JUST IN: England makes squad changes after eight withdrawals for Nations League

As the November international break unfolds, England’s national team has been forced to make significant last-minute adjustments to their squad for the UEFA Nations League.

With eight players ruled out due to injury, Lee Carsley has called up fresh faces to ensure the team is ready for their upcoming fixtures against Greece and the Republic of Ireland.

Saka, Rice

In a late Monday-night announcement titled “England Squad Updates: November 2024,” the English national football team confirmed major changes to its squad due to a wave of injuries.

Foden, Grealish

Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers has earned his first senior call-up, marking a significant milestone for the young forward.

Aston Villa’s English midfielder #27 Morgan Rogers (R) vies with Arsenal’s French defender #02 William Saliba (C) | AFP

Joining him in the refreshed lineup are Jarrod Bowen, Jarrad Branthwaite, Tino Livramento, and James Trafford—all set to bolster Lee Carsley’s squad amid the sudden roster changes.

Colwill, Palmer

“This follows the loss of eight players ahead of this week’s UEFA Nations League fixtures,” the team’s statement revealed, listing the missing players: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Levi Colwill, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Cole Palmer, Aaron Ramsdale, Declan Rice, and Bukayo Saka.

The reshaped 23-man squad will be heading to Greece for Thursday’s match before returning to Wembley for Sunday’s showdown against the Republic of Ireland.

Alexander-Arnold, Ramsdale

The statement read: “Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers has received his first senior call-up. Jarrod Bowen and Jarrad Branthwaite, along with the uncapped Tino Livramento and James Trafford, have also been added to Lee Carsley’s squad.

“This follows the loss of eight players ahead of this week’s UEFA Nations League fixtures. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Levi Colwill, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Cole Palmer, Aaron Ramsdale, Declan Rice, and Bukayo Saka are all unavailable.

“A 23-man squad will now prepare for Thursday’s trip to Greece and Sunday’s match against the Republic of Ireland at Wembley.”

PUNCH Online reports that Morgan, Branthwaite, and Trafford were initially called up for England’s U-21 side and will now have to catch up with the senior squad.