England’s interim manager Lee Carsley has been forced to make major changes to his squad for the upcoming Nations League matches against Greece and Republic of Ireland, with eight senior players pulling out due to injuries and illness. The withdrawals have opened the door for Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers to earn his first senior call-up, while other new additions include James Trafford, Tino Livramento, Jarrad Branthwaite, and Jarrod Bowen.
Scotland’s national team has announced their squad for their final Nations League matches against Croatia and Poland. Aston Villa captain John McGinn and Middlesbrough striker Tommy Conway are key inclusions, with Ipswich Town goalkeeper Cieran Slicker earning a surprise first senior call-up. The team faces a crucial fight to climb out of the bottom of group A1 after a challenging run of form.
Barcelona’s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal, has been ruled out of Spain’s upcoming Nations League match after sustaining a hamstring strain during the recent win over Denmark. The injury, though minor, will see the young forward miss the crucial game against Serbia, but is expected to be back in time for key club fixtures against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
France coach Didier Deschamps expects a fierce battle against Belgium in their upcoming Nations League match, highlighting the historic rivalry between the two neighboring nations. Despite France’s recent dominance, Deschamps acknowledges the Belgians’ motivation and the absence of key players on both sides adds an extra layer of intrigue to the encounter.
England bounced back from their shock loss to Greece with a convincing 3-1 victory over Finland in the Nations League. Interim manager Lee Carsley, while pleased with the result, reiterated his focus on the temporary nature of his role, despite praise from players like Jack Grealish and Declan Rice.
England bounced back from their surprising loss to Greece with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Finland in the Nations League. Goals from Jack Grealish, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Declan Rice secured the win for the Three Lions in Helsinki.
Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco is urging his team to be bold and clinical against France in their upcoming Nations League match, seeking their first competitive victory over their neighbours in 43 years. The match holds crucial implications for Belgium’s qualification hopes, as they aim to finish in the top two of their group to reach the quarter-finals.
Harry Kane will miss England’s Nations League match against Greece due to a minor injury, with John Stones taking over the captaincy for the first time. Interim manager Lee Carsley is also cautious about risking Jack Grealish, while Cole Palmer’s impressive form could earn him a starting spot.
Spain will be without star striker Nico Williams for their upcoming Nations League matches against Denmark and Serbia. The rising star, who was instrumental in Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph, suffered an injury while playing for Athletic Bilbao. Real Sociedad’s Sergio Gomez has been called up as a replacement.
Dominic Solanke, the Tottenham Hotspur striker, has been called up to the England squad for the Nations League games against Greece and Finland. This marks his second appearance for England after a seven-year hiatus, fueled by his determination to prove himself and a strong belief in his abilities. Solanke’s return comes after a stellar season with Bournemouth and a disappointing omission from the Euro 2024 squad.
