BrentfordStriker Ivan Toney Tottenham defender Eric Dier have been named in Gareth Southgate’s final EnglandBefore his squad World Cup selection — but there is no space for Manchester United duo Jadon Sancho Marcus Rashford.
The Athletic Earlier on ThursdayToney, 26 years old, was called up for his first England call-up.
Toney was rewarded Strong start to the seasonAfter impressing with 12, Premier LeagueGoals last term, and Dier is recalled as England prepares for Nations League matches against Italy Germany.
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Rashford was ruled out of United’s Europa LeagueSancho was unable to play against Sheriff Tiraspol due to injury but he had been pushing for his return after starting the season well after a disappointing 2021-22 campaign.
On Wednesday, speaking about Rashford’s injury, United manager Erik ten Hag said: “No, I don’t think too long, but I cannot tell how long. It’s not really bad and we expect him to be back quite soon.
“It’s quite clear (he can make the England squad), sure, yes. He’s shown his great potential and quality (this season).”
Southgate’s 28-man squad, which will provide clues as to his Qatar selection, also includes West Ham United’s Jarrod BowenBut Chelsea’s Conor GallagherDoes not appear.
Manchester City’s Kalvin PhillipsEven though he played only 13 competitive games this season, he is included. Harry MaguireTen Hag has placed a bench mark on ten times this term in the Premier League for putting.
Jordan Pickford’s thigh injury means Nottingham ForestLender Dean HendersonRejoins other goalkeepers Aaron Ramsdale Nick Pope.
England faces Italy at San Siro Friday, September 23, at 7.45pm BST. Germany will host Wembley Monday, September 26, at 7.45pm.
England is currently at the bottom of Nations League Group A3 but could be relegated if they suffer another defeat.
Next week’s matches are England’s final games before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which starts on November 20. England begin their campaign against IranThe next day.
England squad in full
Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson, Nick Pope, Aaron Ramsdale
Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ben Chilwell, Conor Coady, Eric Dier, Marc Guehi, Reece JamesHarry Maguire Luke Shaw, John StonesFikayo Tomori Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker
Midfielders:Jude Bellingham Mason MountKalvin Phillips Declan Rice, James Ward-Prowse
Forwards:Tammy Abraham and Jarrod Bowen Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling, Ivan Toney
England’s schedule
- September 23: Italy Vs. England (7.45pm), Nations League
- September 26: England and Germany (7.45pm), Nations League
- November 21: England and Iran (1pm), World Cup
- November 25, England vs USA (7pm), World Cup
- November 29 WalesEngland vs. England (7:00pm), World Cup
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