England squad announcement LIVE: Lee Carsley reveals choice for upcoming Nations League fixtures

Interim supervisor Lee Carsley names his second England squad forward of this month’s Nations League fixtures.

Carsley will as soon as once more take cost of the Three Lions as they face Greece and Finland, with the England Underneath-21s boss beginning his interim spell in cost with convincing wins towards the Republic of Ireland and Finland.

Carsley included a number of new phases in his first choice, together with the uncapped Noni Madueke, Morgan Gibbs-White and Angel Gomes, however with the season now in full swing the likes of Cole Palmer and Phil Foden will hope for a return.

Tottenham’s Dominic Solanke could possibly be handed a call-up as he appears to be like for a primary England cap since 2017 after three targets in as many video games for Spurs, whereas James Maddison has been in good type too. However will Kyle Walker return to the squad on the age of 34?

Three Lions face Greece at Wembley Thursday 10 October and Finland away from residence on 13 October.

Comply with the squad announcement, in addition to response and evaluation, beneath:

England squad announcement LIVE

• England squad for upcoming Nations League fixtures introduced at round 2pm BST

• Lee Carsley picks the second squad of his tenure, after handing debuts to 4 gamers

• The Three Lions face Greece on 10 October at Wembley and Finland on 13 October

Lee Carsley reveals uncommon experiment for England’s new techniques

10:10 , Mike Jones

If England’s future opponents need to conduct an uncommon scouting mission, they might discover themselves scouring academy coaching periods within the Midlands on Friday. The techniques Lee Carsley is contemplating utilizing for Harry Kane or Jude Bellingham could possibly be road-tested on some unknown children. However this, for England’s interim supervisor, is life as regular.

Friday, for Carsley, has meant academy teaching; the Strachan Basis, established by his former Coventry supervisor Gordon Strachan and primarily based in Warwick, is close to his residence. For a person who believes his best energy is his teaching, it permits him to work not simply with England’s elite, however children and not using a skilled membership. And now they may get a primary glimpse of his plans.

“I’ve obtained a number of concepts which I need to try to it’ll be no completely different,” Carsley mentioned. “I’ve obtained concepts from right here that I need to attempt with them, main as much as the following sport. There’s nonetheless a few issues I need to enhance on by way of out of possession. So myself and James [Ryder, England’s senior performance analyst] will go down there on Friday.”

Lee Carsley reveals unusual experiment for England’s new tactics

Who did Carsley decide in his first squad?

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Carsley’s first England squad was an attention-grabbing one, as he picked 4 uncapped gamers – all of whom he had labored with extensively at U21 degree.

Tino Livramento, Morgan Gibbs-White, Angel Gomes and Noni Madueke had been the gamers referred to as up for the primary time, and all 4 made their debuts.

Notable gamers reminiscent of Kyle Walker, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer weren’t within the squad as they had been nonetheless recovering from Euro 2024.

Potter responds to England supervisor hyperlinks

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Graham Potter mentioned he’s “open to something” as he considers his subsequent step in administration amid hyperlinks with Manchester United and England.

It’s nearly 18 months since Potter was sacked by Chelsea after a brief spell in cost and the previous Brighton boss is contemplating a return to the sport.

“I’m the one coach in world soccer to be linked with Stoke Metropolis and Napoli in the identical week,” he mentioned.

“Plenty of what I’ve learn within the media is unfaithful and false. I take what the media say with a pinch of salt. I’ve had a lot of conversations with a lot of individuals. For the respect of everyone, it’s finest I maintain it personal.

“As an Englishman, in fact it’s a improbable job however I’m supportive of regardless of the FA resolve to do and whoever the coach is. I feel Gareth [Southgate] did a improbable job and I’m certain Lee [Carsley] – for nonetheless lengthy it’s – will do very well.

“I’m open to something, to be trustworthy. I’ve had a improbable journey during the last 12 years from the fourth tier of Swedish soccer to the final eight of the Champions League and I want to spend the following 12 years in the identical place, growing gamers, groups, working with individuals and making a distinction.

“Wherever that’s, I’m open to every little thing.”

Graham Potter responds to Manchester United and England supervisor hyperlinks

09:40 , Mike Jones

Graham Potter mentioned he’s “open to something” as he considers his subsequent step in administration amid hyperlinks with Manchester United and England.

It’s nearly 18 months since Potter was sacked by Chelsea after a brief spell in cost and the previous Brighton boss is contemplating a return to the sport.

Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag is beneath stress after the membership’s poor begin to the season and Potter has a reference to sporting director Dan Ashworth from after they had been colleagues at Brighton.

Showing on Monday Evening Soccer on Sky Sports activities, the 49-year-old mentioned that he didn’t contemplate United to be an “unimaginable” process, whereas describing England as a “improbable job” for an Englishman.

Graham Potter responds to Manchester United and England manager links

England’s October fixtures

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Lee Carsley’s second worldwide break options matches towards Greece and Finland.

Greece, just like the Three Lions, are unbeaten of their Nations League marketing campaign and journey to London sitting high of Group B2 having defeated Finland and the Republic of Eire of their opening two video games.

A robust outcome towards England, be {that a} win or a draw, will see them maintain onto that place and transfer a step nearer to automated promotion.

England, in the meantime, shall be hoping to proceed their successful run beneath Carsley and show that they’re persevering with to develop throughout this new period.

Carsley’s profession at a look

09:20 , Chris Wilson

So how did Lee Carsley find yourself as England’s interim supervisor?

The Birmingham-born coach had a 17-year taking part in profession, and most notably featured within the Premier League for Everton and Derby County, having began his profession on the latter.

The defensive midfielder made his debut in 1994 for the Rams in what was then referred to as the First Division (now referred to as the Championship). He turned a daily starter at Satisfaction Park, serving to his aspect to promotion to the Premier League in 1995/96.

Essentially the most profitable spell of his profession got here between 2002 and 2008 whereas taking part in for Everton, with the Toffees ending as excessive as fourth and sixth throughout his time at Goodison.

At worldwide degree, Carsley represented the Republic of Eire, making 40 appearances between 1997 and 2008.

The 50-year-old retired in 2011, together with his final membership being Coventry Metropolis. Having labored on his teaching badges whereas at Everton, Carsley was made supervisor of Coventry U18s later in 2011.

His first involvement with England got here as a coach for the U19s in 2015, and he went on to grow to be head coach of the U20s in 2020 after holding numerous youth-level growth roles inside the FA.

In July 2021, Carsley was appointed because the U21s head coach, successful the European Championship in 2023 after beating Spain 1-0 within the last with a workforce that included Cole Palmer, Angel Gomes, Anthony Gordon, Morgan Gibbs-White and Levi Colwill.

England squad announcement LIVE

09:10 , Chris Wilson

Lee Carsley’s ‘reign’ started with fixtures towards the Republic of Eire – who he represented as a participant – and Finland.

The previous U21s supervisor started within the excellent style too, as England demolished his old side with a near-perfect first-half show in Dublin. The second half was much less convincing, although the general efficiency was sufficient to recommend that Carsley’s aspect shall be decidedly completely different to these of Gareth Southgate.

After all, whether or not the ex-Everton man has performed sufficient to get the job on a everlasting foundation stays to be seen, however the follow-up to that sport in Dublin was one other spectacular Three Lions efficiency as they dispatched Finland 2-0 at residence, with Harry Kane making his a centesimal worldwide cap.

England squad announcement LIVE

09:00 , Chris Wilson

Good morning and welcome to The Impartial’s dwell protection of at the moment’s England squad announcement.

Lee Carsley will announce the second squad of his tenure at round 2pm BST, and followers and the media alike are braced for some surprises from the previous U21s coach.

His final squad contained 4 uncapped gamers, however with the brand new season now in full swing, will he recall massive names reminiscent of Phil Foden and Cole Palmer?

Discover out right here as we comply with all of the build-up, information and response.