Former England striker Dean Ashton believes that Gareth Southgate is spoiled for choice in forward positions.

The Three Lions boss can call on the likes of Harry Kane, Tammy Abraham, Marcus Rashford, Raheem Sterling or Jadon Sancho for the forward positions in his starting line ups.

Ashton was full of praise for England's attackers, especially Kane and Abraham.

He told Goal.com of Abraham: "Very impressed.

"I had no doubts whatsoever that he would show this quality. You don't score the goals he has in the Championship, in the manner he has, and not become a Premier League player – and a good one at that.

"He's been given a platform by Frank Lampard and, once he has got the confidence, which we have seen now, he's an incredible athlete and his movement has improved and his finishing is as good as anyone at the moment."

When asked about Kane, Ashton gushed: "I think he is at the moment [one of the best in the world]. He's certainly up there with [Robert] Lewandowski in terms of an out-and-out No.9.

"At the moment it's going to take some unbelievable performances and maybe a dip in form for him to lose his place for England.

"His scoring record, the way he leads the line and being captain as well, it's difficult for a Tammy Abraham or anyone else, but they just have to keep scoring goals."