Lee Carsley’s first England squad revealed as he hands surprise call-ups to four young Lions and Jack Grealish returns
LEE CARSLEY has named his first England squad for next month’s Nations League fixtures.
The 50-year-old was appointed interim manager by the FA earlier this month following Gareth Southgate‘s departure.
And he will kick off England‘s new era with a new-look squad.
Four players have earned a maiden Three Lions senior call-up – Tino Livramento, Morgan Gibbs-White, Angel Gomes and Noni Madueke.
Manchester City youngster Rico Lewis has also been handed a call-up.
Jack Grealish returns to the fold after being cut from Southgate’s Euro 2024 line-up.
Harry Maguire is also back in the squad following his injury.
As expected, the likes of Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Cole Palmer and Phil Foden and captain Harry Kane have all been included.
Ben White remains unavailable having ruled himself out of contention for Euro 2024 earlier this year.
Newcastle full-back Kieran Trippier is also absent.
The 33-year-old announced his retirement from international football earlier today – just hours before Carsley announced his squad.
Aaron Ramsdale, Kyle Walker, Lewis Dunk, Joe Gomez, Adam Wharton and Ivan Toney – who all travelled to Germany for Euro 2024 – have been left out.
Jarrell Quansah, Marcus Rashford and James Maddison are also absent, with Luke Shaw, Jude Bellingham and Curtis Jones out due to injury.
Interim manager Carsley has been in charge of England’s U21s since 2021.
He led the Young Lions to European Championship glory last year in Georgia.
Carsley has named Ashley Cole as his assistant for the foreseeable future.
England have two Nations League games scheduled for next month.
The Three Lions first travel to Ireland before hosting Finland at Wembley.