England Announces Squad for Nations League Matches

Jobe Bellingham, the Sunderland midfielder and younger brother of England star Jude Bellingham, has received his first call-up to the England U21 squad for matches against Spain and the Netherlands, following his strong performances that have helped Sunderland lead the Sky Bet Championship. Interim England manager Lee Carsley has also named his final senior squad, featuring first-time call-ups for Southampton's Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Newcastle's Lewis Hall ahead of Nations League fixtures against Greece and the Republic of Ireland. Hall, 20, has been notable for his consistent performances, while Harwood-Bellis has been a key player for Southampton. Injured players John Stones and Kobbie Mainoo are absent from the squad, while uncapped Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones returns. England will face Greece in Athens, where a loss could jeopardize their promotion hopes, before hosting Ireland. Carsley will transition back to his role as U21 manager after these matches, with Thomas Tuchel set to take over as senior boss in January.