While the senior international break dominated coverage, England's youth teams also played — and Chelsea had significant representation in the under-21 and under-20 squads. Levi Colwill, when not called into the senior squad, has featured at under-21 level and produced performances that demonstrate his readiness for the very highest level. His composure in international youth football mirrors what he produces at Stamford Bridge. Malo Gusto has also featured in the French national team setup at various youth levels — a right-back whose development under Maresca has been one of the less-discussed success stories of the season. The pattern across Chelsea's squad is notable: a significant proportion of their young English players have been representing their nations during this international window. That is not a coincidence — it reflects the quality of the recruitment and the development environment at Cobham. For Maresca, having players who are comfortable performing under pressure at international level is a direct advantage. It means the experience bank they draw on in important Premier League fixtures includes moments of genuine high-stakes competition. Sunday against City will test them. The international experiences of this week will contribute to how they handle that test. 📅 Sun 12 Apr, 07:30 UTC | Stamford Bridge 🏆 GW30 | Youth Nations