Lee Carsley will name his first England team since taking interim charge when the Three Lions face Republic of Ireland on Saturday evening
England are reportedly planning to play Liverpool‘s Trent Alexander-Arnold in his traditional right-back position. The decision will put an end to the Euro 2024 experiment of playing him in midfield.
Interim manager Lee Carsley will select his first team for the match against the Republic of Ireland on Saturday evening. This will be England‘s first game since their defeat to Spain in the European Championship final, with several players making a comeback.
Gareth Southgate had to make some tough choices in the summer with two notable names left out, Harry Maguire and Jack Grealish, are now set to return and go straight into the starting line-up in Dublin.
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It could be a challenging night for Declan Rice, the Arsenal midfielder who started his international career with Ireland before deciding to switch allegiances and play for England, where he has become a key player.
Rice is expected to be part of a midfield trio alongside Grealish and Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo. Marc Guehi, who had an impressive Euros, is likely to continue as one of England’s preferred centre-backs, with Chelsea’s versatile defender Levi Colwill filling the problematic left-back position, reports the Mirror.
The role of Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold in the England squad has been a hot topic, with Gareth Southgate previously attempting to utilise his creative skills in a more advanced position. However, the 25-year-old hasn’t always seemed comfortable in midfield and is expected to play a similar role to his usual one at Anfield.
Everton’s Jordan Pickford was a preferred choice under the previous management and looks set to keep his starting spot despite increasing competition.
Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka are key components of England’s attack, with Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon hoping to establish himself as a regular feature. The forward, who recently shone in Lee Carsley’s U21 team, was named the tournament’s best player when they clinched the Euros last summer.
Several young talents received unexpected call-ups and could make their debuts from the bench in Dublin. Angel Gomes and Noni Madueke, both former U21 players, could be among those making their first senior appearances as England’s youth development continues to produce results.
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