Interim England manager Lee Carsley has named his first squad for upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Ireland and Finland, marking a new era for the Three Lions following Gareth Southgate’s departure after Euro 2024. The 26-man squad includes four uncapped players: Angel Gomes (Lille), Noni Madueke (Chelsea), Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest), and Tino Livramento (Newcastle United).Carsley’s selection demonstrates a blend of youth and experience, with the recall of Manchester City’s Jack Grealish and Manchester United’s Harry Maguire, both of whom missed out on Euro 2024. The interim manager expressed his excitement about working with the group, stating, ‘This is a talented group of players and I am excited to work with them’.The squad announcement coincides with the retirement of Kieran Trippier from international football. The 33-year-old Newcastle defender earned 54 caps for England, including appearances in four major tournaments. Trippier’s departure marks the end of an era, with the player stating, ‘Representing my country in four major tournaments is the greatest honor of my life’.Notable omissions from the squad include Marcus Rashford and James Maddison, with Carsley explaining, ‘There are players ahead of them. They are on the radar and will be considered in the future’. The squad also reflects some positional changes, with Trent Alexander-Arnold listed as a defender rather than a midfielder, as he was during Euro 2024.England will face the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on September 7 and Finland at Wembley on September 10 in their upcoming Nations League fixtures. As Carsley takes charge ‘throughout the autumn’, the Football Association continues its search for Southgate’s full-time replacement.
Key points
- Lee Carsley names his first England squad as interim manager, including four uncapped players.
- Kieran Trippier announces retirement from international football after 54 caps.
- Jack Grealish and Harry Maguire return to the squad after missing Euro 2024.
- England to face Ireland and Finland in upcoming UEFA Nations League matches.
Contradictions👾There is a slight discrepancy in the number of uncapped players mentioned.
Some sources state four, while others mention three.
