Each day we pick out a player and cut through the noise to give analytical, objective insight. Friday's focus is on Morgan Gibbs-White.
- Age: 23
- Position: Attacking Midfielder
- Club: Nottingham Forest
- Country: England
Reports that Morgan Gibbs-White is on England's radar after Gareth Southgate's No.2 Steve Holland checked on him during a training session are understandable given the attacking midfielder's form for Nottingham Forest.
Gibbs-White has been the driving force behind an improved Forest attack, inspiring a run of form that has lifted them to the relative safety of 14th place.
Their chief creator this season, the 23-year-old leads the team with four assists from 3.73 expected assists (xA), ranking as a top 15 player in the league in both metrics.
There is, of course, room for improvement in Gibbs-White's game. For instance, his lack of edge in front of goal is one of his few weaknesses this season.
It is a very good sign that Gibbs-White is getting into scoring positions, though, especially when his creative numbers are so high for Forest.
England might come calling soon, and it won’t be too much of a surprise if the data is anything to go by.