Morgan Gibbs-White was overlooked by Thomas Tuchel for England's World Cup squad, despite scoring 15 goals in the Premier League.
The Nottingham Forest midfielder had a strong end to the season, signing off with a goal in Forest's 1-1 draw with Bournemouth on the final day.
What happened?
Morgan Gibbs-White was among those left out by manager Thomas Tuchel last week, along with Phil Foden and Cole Palmer.
The 26-year-old had given himself the best chance, performing well towards the end of the season.
Why it matters for Morgan Gibbs-White
Morgan Gibbs-White believes England have the quality to win the World Cup, despite his own frustration at missing the cut.
He has six caps for his country and was satisfied with his performance.
What comes next?
England open their World Cup campaign against Croatia on 17 June, and Morgan Gibbs-White is wishing all the players the best of luck.
He told Sky Sports News that he was disappointed but happy with the way he performed towards the end of the season.
Morgan Gibbs-White said he gave himself the best chance and offered his support to those who have secured a spot on the plane.
The Nottingham Forest midfielder knows that any kid's dream growing up is to play at a World Cup or make a World Cup squad list.
Morgan Gibbs-White is focusing on the future, and his support for the England team is clear.
He knows that the group of players has everything they need to win the World Cup.
The World Cup campaign is set to be an exciting one, with England facing Croatia in their first match.
Morgan Gibbs-White will be watching from the sidelines, but his passion for the sport remains strong.
And his performance this season has shown that he has the talent and dedication to succeed at the highest level.
But for now, he will have to wait and see what the future holds.
So Morgan Gibbs-White is taking it one step at a time, focusing on his own development and supporting his teammates.
Morgan Gibbs-White's story is one of perseverance and hard work, and his fans will be eager to see what he does next.