Eliot Anderson has emerged as one of England's most promising midfielders after a stellar summer with the Under-21s and a breakout season at Nottingham Forest. The 23-year-old, who switched from Scotland eligibility to England, helped the Three Lions win the European Under-21 Championship, earning a spot in the tournament's best XI alongside Liverpool's Harvey Elliott.

Anderson's performances have translated seamlessly to the Premier League, where he's become Forest's engine in a chaotic season that saw four managers and a relegation battle. In a crucial 3-0 win over Tottenham, he created the most chances, completed the most passes, and won the most duels of any player on the pitch. His passing accuracy of 85.8% ranks among the league's best, with 2,002 completed passes this season.

Former Bristol Rovers coach Glenn Whelan compares Anderson to Paul Gascoigne, praising his ability to 'grab games by the scruff of the neck.' With Manchester City reportedly interested and his seventh England cap approaching against Japan, Anderson's rapid rise from Newcastle's academy to Premier League standout has been remarkable. 'I've matured as a person,' he says of his £35m move to Forest in 2024, which has proven to be the platform for his breakthrough.