England’s Nations League Woes Deepen as Three Stars Pull Out
Lee Carsley’s England reign has got off to a tough start, with three key players withdrawing from the squad ahead of the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures.
In his first squad selection since replacing Gareth Southgate, Carsley left out several high-profile stars, including Marcus Rashford, Kyle Walker, James Maddison, and Adam Wharton. Instead, he handed call-ups to the likes of Angel Gomes, Noni Madueke, and Morgan Gibbs-White.
However, on the eve of the matches against the Republic of Ireland and Finland, the Three Lions have suffered a triple blow. Cole Palmer, Ollie Watkins, and Phil Foden have all been ruled out due to injury or illness.
Palmer and Watkins returned to their clubs to continue rehabilitation for ongoing issues, while Foden failed to report due to illness. The news is a major setback for Carsley and his team, who are already without several big-name players.
This could be a major opportunity for some of the younger players to stake their claim for a starting spot, but it’s a tough ask for them to fill the void left by these three experienced stars.
The Three Lions will be hoping to get their Nations League campaign back on track, but it’s going to be a tough ask without these key players. Follow us on all social media platforms for more updates on this story and all the latest news from the world of football!