Lee Carsley Names New England Squad for Nations League

Interim England manager Lee Carsley has announced his squad for upcoming Nations League matches against the Republic of Ireland and Finland, notably omitting experienced players such as Kyle Walker and Marcus Rashford. Carsley is keen to make his mark on the team, selecting four uncapped players: Noni Madueke, Morgan Gibbs-White, Tino Livramento, and Angel Gomes, while welcoming back Jack Grealish. Carsley has confirmed that Trent Alexander-Arnold will return to his natural right-back position after being deployed in midfield under former manager Gareth Southgate. He emphasized the importance of including fresh faces to invigorate the squad, explaining that the selected players are in good form and ready to contribute. The manager acknowledged the team's past successes under Southgate but aims to build a new identity moving forward. Carsley's lack of senior managerial experience raises questions about his long-term future, but he remains focused on achieving success in the upcoming fixtures.