The England squad is buzzing with excitement as they gear up for their first match under new manager Lee Carsley.
The mood was upbeat when the team arrived at their training base in Burton-on-Trent.
Key players like Bukayo Saka and Jack Grealish were all smiles as they prepared for the upcoming international fixtures.
Carsley’s Debut on the Horizon
Lee Carsley, who stepped into the managerial role last month, will be leading the Three Lions in their Nations League clash against the Republic of Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin this Saturday.
His first home match will be at Wembley against Finland, which is expected to be a bit quieter than the Dublin game.
Team Arrival at St George’s Park
Today, the players were spotted arriving at St George’s Park with their suitcases and washbags, ready to hit the training ground.
Jack Grealish, who was left out of Euro 2024 but is now back in the squad, couldn’t hide his excitement as he rolled in not one, but two suitcases.
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka also looked cheerful as he brought in multiple bags after a strong start to the season.
New Faces and Fresh Energy
The squad features some new faces including Newcastle’s Tino Livramento, Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White, Lille’s Angel Gomes, Chelsea’s Noni Madueke, and City’s Rico Lewis.
These players, stepping out of luxury cars, were visibly thrilled to be part of the setup.
A Legacy of Success
Interestingly, six players in this month’s squad were part of the U21 team that won the 2023 Euros under Carsley.
Morgan Gibbs-White, Angel Gomes, and Noni Madueke, along with Cole Palmer, Levi Colwill, and Anthony Gordon, were key players in that tournament.
Gordon’s choice of a black bin bag for his clothes stood out among the designer bags of his teammates.
Notable Absences
Some notable names are missing from Carsley’s first squad. Marcus Rashford and Kyle Walker were left out, and Kieran Trippier recently retired from international duty.
Ben White’s absence continues, despite changes in the coaching staff.
Jude Bellingham is also out due to injury, along with other Euro 2024 squad members like Aaron Ramsdale, Luke Shaw, Lewis Dunk, Joe Gomez, Adam Wharton, and Ivan Toney.
Carsley’s New Approach
In his first squad announcement, Carsley expressed his desire to make his mark and get the best out of his players.
He addressed Walker’s absence by saying, “Kyle hasn’t played this season, and City are easing him in.
We have to respect that.”
He also praised Gibbs-White and Gomes for their attacking flair and technical skills, respectively.
Focus on Trent Alexander-Arnold
One of Carsley’s main tasks will be to optimize Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold’s role, something that proved challenging for his predecessor Gareth Southgate.
Carsley sees Alexander-Arnold as a right-back for this camp but hints that he may move into midfield during the tournament.
What’s Next?
With Carsley taking over as interim manager after a four-week search, the future of the role remains uncertain.
Newcastle’s Eddie Howe has been linked with the position, but he has kept his options open following a recent Premier League victory.
Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting chapter in England’s football journey!
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