By The Independent (Sports) | Created at 2024-11-07 17:31:55 | Updated at 2024-11-15 11:27:49
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Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall and Southampton centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis have received their first England call-ups with Liverpool’s Curtis Jones also in line to earn his first senior cap ahead of the games against Greece and the Republic of Ireland this month.
Lee Carsley has named his final England squad before handing the reins over to Thomas Tuchel, who begins his post on January 1, and the interim manager was able to include Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Kyle Walker and Jack Grealish despite fitness concerns for their clubs
England Under-21s boss Carsley offered maiden call-ups to Newcastle left-back Hall and Southampton centre-back Harwood-Bellis, two players he knows well, while Jones has been rewarded for his impressive form for Liverpool with a place in his 26-man group.
But there was no place for Morgan Rogers, despite his impressive performances for Aston Villa this season, while John Stones also misses out due to injury. Follow all the updates as England name their latest squad at 2pm.
Lee Carsley on England future and Thomas Tuchel appointment
Lee Carsley confirms that he will return to England’s Under-21s when Thomas Tuchel takes over in January and won’t form part of the German’s backroom staff.
Carsley also confirms that Tuchel had no influence in selecting a 26-player squad ahead of games against Greece in Athens and Ireland at Wembley.
“He hasn’t had any influence on the squad selection,” Carsley said. “I congratulated him via text. He is highly respectful of the job I am doing. I see this as a massive privilege, the trust the FA have placed in me and my team.
“I’ve really enjoyed [being England manager]. It’s a massive honour to have the trust of the FA. I think we’ve shown we’re capable of doing it. My priority is making sure I do a good job every day and not look too far ahead. A positive would be getting two good results and going out on a high.”
Jamie Braidwood7 November 2024 14:19
Lee Carsley on Lewis Hall and Taylor Harwood-Bellis
Lee Carsley knows both Lewis Hall and Taylor Harwood-Bellis from the England Under-21s. He says Newcastle’s Hall can compete to become England’s left-back on a long-term basis.
“They are both players who have played a lot of minutes this season. They have shown they can consistently play in the Premier League at a high level. They are players I know really well.
“Taylor is a player who really deserves it, he’s a brilliant captain. Lewis is a player that has taken his time to settle in. He’s high quality, left-footed and a player that has shown he deserves to be in.
“There’s such competition at right back in terms of the right backs that we’ve got. We haven’t got the same problems or challenges at left back. So, it’s a good challenge for Lewis to see if he can maintain that spot.”
Jamie Braidwood7 November 2024 14:13
England squad to face Greece and Republic of Ireland
Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Aaron Ramsdale (Southampton)
Defenders: Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Levi Colwill (Chelsea), Rico Lewis (Manchester City), Kyle Walker (Manchester City), Lewis Hall (Newcastle), Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton)
Midfielders: Conor Gallagher (Atletico Madrid), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest), Angel Gomes (Lille), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Curtis Jones (Liverpool).
Forwards: Jack Grealish (Manchester City), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Noni Madueke (Chelsea), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa), Dominic Solanke (Tottenham)
Jamie Braidwood7 November 2024 14:06
BREAKING: England name squad for Greece and Ireland games
Here it is...
Curtis Jones, Cole Palmer, Declan Rice all make it, as does Jack Grealish.
While Lewis Hall and Taylor Harwood-Bellis receive their first call ups!
Jamie Braidwood7 November 2024 14:01
Morgan Rogers set to miss out on England squad
Morgan Rogers has not been included in England’s final squad under Lee Carsley, the BBC are reporting. Rogers was tipped for a first senior call-up after a sensational start to the season for Aston Villa, but he is joining the Under-21s instead.
Jamie Braidwood7 November 2024 13:56
Will Thomas Tuchel have any say on England squad?
Thomas Tuchel does not take charge until January 1 and England’s squad will be named by Lee Carsley, who has overseen the last two international camp as interim manager.
Tuchel has yet to appear at a Premier League game since he was named Gareth Southgate’s permanent successor, which suggests he is unlikely to have had any conversations with Carsely over this month’s camp.
Carsley may say otherwise, however, and the interim boss will give a news conference to explain his selections shortly after the squad is revealed at 2pm.
Jamie Braidwood7 November 2024 13:55
Kylian Mbappe dropped from France squad
Meanwhile, over in France...
Jamie Braidwood7 November 2024 13:52
Angel Gomes to continue England run?
Left out by Lee Carsley in the 2-1 defeat to Greece, Angel Gomes returned to midfield and impressed in the 3-1 win over Finland in Helsinki and appears to have become a key part of the team.
There was a lack of balance at Wembley without the Lille midfielder, who has offered a skillset to England that has often been missing in the biggest games.
He, along with Noni Madueke, have taken their chance under Carsley and will hope to make a statement to Thomas Tuchel ahead of the German taking charge in January.
Jamie Braidwood7 November 2024 13:35
Who could solve England’s left-back crisis?
Left back continues to be a problem position for England, with Luke Shaw still out injured and Ben Chilwell and Tyrick Mitchell overlooked.
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Rico Lewis played there in the games against Greece and Finland last month, but were out of position. Levi Colwill is another option, but he is a centre-back.
Newcastle’s Lewis Hall is an outside bet for a call-up, following an impressive display against Arsenal and Bukayo Saka last weekend.
His team-mate Tino Livramento was called-up last month and, although he did not receive any minutes, appears to be getting close to a first cap.
Jamie Braidwood7 November 2024 13:15
Dominic Solanke aiming to stay in England squad after Tottenham displays
Tottenham forward Dominic Solanke will aim to impress new England manager Thomas Tuchel if selected in Thursday’s national-team squad.
Solanke received his first England call-up in seven years by Lee Carsley last month, and has since impressed in Tottenham’s wins over Manchester City and Aston Villa.
“Since the last camp, we had the news that the new manager will be taking over. I’m not sure he’s going to be there, he’s going to be taking over from next year. That’s something to look forward to for the country,” Solanke said on Wednesday.
“On a personal note, I’d love to be there again (in the squad). I worked hard to get back there so it’s definitely an aim of mine to stay there.”
Jamie Braidwood7 November 2024 12:55
