Lee Carsley has announced his first England Under-21 squad after returning to the role, ahead of friendlies against France and Portugal. Several players who were previously in consideration for the senior team, including Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite and Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri, will now feature in the U21 setup. The squad includes new call-ups for players like goalkeeper Teddy Sharman-Lowe and defenders CJ Egan-Riley and Dennis Cirkin, highlighting Carsley's focus on integrating emerging talents into the team.
Lee Carsley, in his return as England U21 manager, has selected a promising squad for friendlies against France and Portugal, highlighting young talents overlooked for senior duty.
Notable inclusions include Jarrad Branthwaite and Adam Wharton, alongside first-time call-ups for Teddy Sharman-Lowe, CJ Egan-Riley, and Dennis Cirkin, reflecting a keen focus on youth.
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