NOTTINGHAM Forest defender Jamaal Lascelles could make his next step up the international ladder this summer, after being named in the provisional England squad for the under-20 World Cup.
The highly-rated centre-half has already represented his country at U18 and U19 levels.
But now Peter Taylor has named him in the provisional 35-man squad for this summer's tournament in Turkey.
Lascelles, 19, had the first few months of the season hampered by injury, after signing a new deal back in the summer – and made only sporadic appearances in the first team squad.
But if he gets some playing time on the international stage this summer, it will only aid his chances of making an impact under Billy Davies next season.
The majority of the squad have previous experience of representing the Three Lions at youth level, including many who were part of the squad that won the U17 European Championships in 2010.
"There are players there who have a lot of experience playing with Premier League teams," said Taylor. "I am convinced they will have a great experience from this tournament."
Taylor will narrow his squad down to 21 players on Friday, June 7. The tournament is from June 21 to July 13 and England have been drawn in Group E alongside Iraq, Chile and Egypt.
Lascelles has made three first team appearances for Forest and has been the subject of interest from several Premier League sides, including Arsenal and Spurs.
He had a successful loan spell at Stevenage at the end of the 2011/12 season, playing seven games as they forced their way into the League One play-offs.
Former Forest striker Patrick Bamford, who is now at Chelsea, is also named in the squad.
