Key Points

England's U-21 national football team is preparing for the European Championship in Slovakia with a talented 23-man squad. Head coach Lee Carsley has selected a mix of experienced and young players who proved crucial during the qualifying campaign. The team will face challenging group stage matches against Czechia, Slovenia, and Germany starting June 12th. With two returning players from their previous championship victory, England aims to defend their European title and showcase the depth of their young football talent.

Key Points: Lee Carsley Names England U21 Squad for Euro Finals

  • England defend U21 Euro title with experienced and emerging talents
  • Squad includes regulars like Charlie Cresswell and Harvey Elliott
  • Challenging group stage with matches against Czechia, Slovenia, and Germany
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England name squad for U-21 Euro Finals in Slovakia

England's young talents set to defend European U21 Championship title in Slovakia with key players returning

"We're ready to make our mark and continue our winning momentum - Lee Carsley"

London, June 6

Head coach Lee Carsley has picked a 23-man group for the U-21 Euro Finals in Slovakia, which they won two years ago in Georgia.

Among the group are two players who featured in the 2023 squad in the shape of defender Charlie Cresswell and forward Harvey Elliott, who have both featured regularly throughout the qualifying campaign to reach the Finals.

England will kick-off their campaign in the group stage against Czechia on June 12 (BST) at the Mol Arena before they tackle Slovenia three days later on June 15 (BST). Their final group game against Germany takes place on June 18 (BST) at the Stadion Pod Zoborom, before the competition heads into the knockout phase with the top two teams from both groups progressing to the quarter-finals.

Carsley selected a training squad to work together at St. George’s Park last week, before making his final selection ahead of a return to the national football centre on Friday morning. The group will then travel to Slovakia on Saturday.

Squad:

Goalkeepers: James Beadle (Brighton and Hove Albion), Teddy Sharman-Lowe (Chelsea), Tommy Simkin (Stoke City)

Defenders: Charlie Cresswell (FC Toulouse), Ronnie Edwards (Southampton), CJ Egan-Riley (Burnley), Tino Livramento (Newcastle United), Brooke Norton Cuffy (Genoa), Jarell Quansah (Liverpool)

Midfielders: Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland), Archie Gray (Tottenham Hotspur), Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough), Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton and Hove Albion), Tyler Morton (Liverpool), Alex Scott (AFC Bournemouth)

Forwards: Harvey Elliott (Liverpool), Omari Hutchinson (Ipswich Town), Sam Iling Jnr (Aston Villa), James McAtee (Manchester City), Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal), Jonathan Rowe (Marseille), Jay Stansfield (Birmingham City)

Tom Fellows (West Bromwich Albion) will travel as an additional training player.

- IANS

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments about England's U-21 Euro squad announcement:
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Rahul K.
England always produces such exciting young talent! Harvey Elliott and Jarell Quansah from Liverpool are players to watch. Hope they can defend their title 🇮🇳🤝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #YoungLions
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Priya M.
Interesting to see Jobe Bellingham following in his brother Jude's footsteps. England's youth development system is world-class - wish our Indian football could learn from their academies.
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Arjun S.
Why no Rico Lewis? He's been brilliant for Man City this season. Strange omission by Carsley. Otherwise strong squad though - that Germany match will be 🔥
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Sneha R.
As an Arsenal fan, excited to see Ethan Nwaneri included! At just 16, he's making history. England's future looks bright with these youngsters. Hope they get proper playing time though - too much talent gets wasted on big club benches.
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Vikram J.
Good mix of Premier League and Championship experience. But England always choke in knockout stages - will these boys handle the pressure better than their seniors? 🤔
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Neha P.
Watching these U-21 tournaments is more fun than senior football sometimes - less politics, more passion! Slovakia hosting should make for great atmosphere. Might stay up late to catch the Germany match 🏟️⚽

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