Lee Carsley Names First England Squad

Lee Carsley has announced his first England squad as interim manager, featuring notable inclusions such as Angel Gomes, Noni Madueke, Tino Livramento, and Morgan Gibbs-White, all of whom previously played under Carsley at the U21 level. The squad is set to compete in Nations League matches against the Republic of Ireland and Finland in early September. Despite strong performances, Ben White, James Maddison, and Aaron Ramsdale have not been included, while Jack Grealish returns after missing the Euro 2024 tournament. Kieran Trippier has announced his retirement from international football, and Kyle Walker is absent due to lack of match play this season. The squad reflects a blend of youth and experience, as Carsley takes the helm following Gareth Southgate's resignation after the Euro 2024 final defeat. The matches are scheduled for September 7 and September 10.