England Names New Squad for Nations League Clash
Lee Carsley, England’s interim manager, has unveiled his first squad for the upcoming Nations League matches. The selection features a mix of experienced players and promising young talent.
Jack Gareth Southgate left his role as England Coach in the wake of the 2-1 loss to Spain in the final of UEFA Euro 2024.
Jack Grealish was a notable absentee from England’s squad for that tournament, but the Manchester City attacker has returned to the fold for next month’s UEFA Nations League games against the Republic of Ireland and Finland.
The 28-year-old is joined in the squad by four new faces, with Noni Madueke, Morgan Gibbs-White, Tino Livramento and Lille midfielder Angel Gomes all included.
Jack Grealish’s club-mate Kyle Walker has been left out, while Kieran Trippier confirmed his international retirement on Thursday.
Harry Maguire, who missed UEFA Euro 2024 due to injury, has been called up, as has Rico Lewis.
“I think it’s a real proud moment, it’s been a hectic few weeks to get used to the magnitude of the job,” said Carsley, who managed England’s Under-21s to European Championship glory in 2023.
“I think it’s fair to say that the job that Gareth [Southgate] and Steve [Holland] did, and the position I’m now in picking the current job is completely different to what they inherited. I think the expectation around the squad is really exciting.”
England’s squad for September international fixtures
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Nick Pope (Newcastle).
Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Tino Livramento (Newcastle), Rico Lewis (Man City), Levi Colwill (Chelsea), Harry Maguire (Man Utd), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), John Stones (Man City).
Midfielders: Conor Gallagher (Atletico Madrid), Kobbie Mainoo (Man Utd), Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottm Forest), Angel Gomes (Lille), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Phil Foden (Man City).
Forwards: Noni Madueke (Chelsea), Jack Grealish (Man City), Jarrod Bowen (West Ham), Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).
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