Several England stars, including Cole Palmer, Ollie Watkins, and Phil Foden, have pulled out of Lee Carsley’s squad before the upcoming matches against Ireland and Finland. In his first duties as England boss, Carsley opted to select some familiar young players, including newcomers Noni Madueke, Tino Livramento, Angel Gomes, and Morgan Gibbs-White. The team is set to face the Republic of Ireland in Dublin and then host Finland at Wembley. Carsley expressed his enthusiasm for the depth of talent available in his squad, highlighting the attacking options at his disposal.

He emphasized his intention to adopt an attacking style of play, aiming to move away from the defensive approach he experienced as a player and evolve the team’s mentality to focus on attacking and possession. Furthermore, Carsley outlined his coaching philosophy, expressing his desire for the players to feel comfortable on the ball and to prioritize attacking play. He conveyed his vision for the team’s style and approach, emphasizing a shift from traditional defensive tactics towards a more attacking and possession-oriented game plan.