England manager and former defender Gareth Southgate announced the team roster for the upcoming international games.
England gaffer Gareth Southgate declared the team roster for the upcoming international break.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Bukayo Saka, and Harvey Barnes made their first senior England call-up. Whereas, youngsters Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden are dropped due to virus scare.
Calvert-Lewin hit a career-best of 15 goals last season. Moreover, his superb performance right from the beginning of the Premier League impressed the boss.
The 23-year-old is the top scorer of the English League. Also, he managed to net three goals during Everton’s game against West Ham in the Carabao Cup.
Saka, who is 19 played three times for Arsenal this season. Although, his brilliant attitude last season allowed Southgate to make a simple decision.
On the other hand, Barnes helped Leicester City get a head-start to the new season. The 22-year-old scored a goal against Burnley.
Expectations came true as Southgate left Greenwood and Foden out of the squad. The duo breached coronavirus rules by inviting two women inside the public space of the team hotel.
Moreover, Manchester United captain Harry Maguire is reinstated. He was dropped out because of convicting assault and bribery in a Greek court. His allegations are taken off ahead of the international break.
The England manager has an experienced team this time. This is because Ben Chilwell, Harry Winks, and Marcus Rashford are back on the list.
In addition, Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson adds a sublime touch. He is included despite being injured for some time.
England will play three home matches during the international break. This includes Nations League fixtures vs Belgium and Denmark and a friendly against Wales.
England’s full squad:
Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Manchester United), Nick Pope (Burnley), Jordan Pickford (Everton).
Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Ben Chilwell (Chelsea), Conor Coady (Wolves), Eric Dier (Tottenham), Joe Gomez (Liverpool), Michael Keane (Everton), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Ainsley Maitland-Niles (Arsenal), Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Kieran Trippier (Atletico Madrid), Kyle Walker (Manchester City).
Midfielders: Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Mason Mount (Chelsea), Kalvin Phillips (Leeds United), Declan Rice (West Ham), James Ward-Prowse (Southampton), Harry Winks (Tottenham).
Forwards: Tammy Abraham (Chelsea), Harvey Barnes (Leicester), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton), Jack Grealish (Aston Villa), Danny Ings (Southampton), Harry Kane (Tottenham), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City).
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