Liverpool Midfielder Elliott Reviews Future Amid England World Cup Ambitions

Harvey Elliott is assessing his future at Liverpool as he aims to secure a spot in England's 2026 World Cup squad. Although he would prefer to remain at Liverpool, where he is a lifelong fan, Elliott acknowledges he may need to be selfish to gain sufficient playing time for international consideration, especially with Liverpool's recent high-profile signings like Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike increasing competition. Last season, Elliott had limited starts, featuring only twice in the Premier League and once in the Champions League, despite his strong performances for England's Under-21 team, which won the European Championship. Liverpool values Elliott at around £50 million and is not actively seeking to sell him, but the club may need to trim their squad due to new acquisitions and possible interest from other clubs such as West Ham. Captain Virgil van Dijk emphasized the team's focus on hard work and self-improvement to pursue another league title. Elliott plans to review his options carefully to balance his loyalty to Liverpool with his ambitions to play regularly and make the senior England squad for the World Cup.