Lee Carsley Names Final England Squad Ahead of Nations League

Lee Carsley has named his final England squad as interim manager for Nations League fixtures against Greece and the Republic of Ireland, featuring first call-ups for Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Newcastle full-back Lewis Hall. The absence of Manchester City defender John Stones due to injury is notable, while Jack Grealish is included despite missing recent matches. Hall, who has impressed as Newcastle's first-choice left-back, is seen as a natural fit for a position that has been problematic for England following the retirement of Kieran Trippier. Carsley, who will return to his role with the Under-21 team, is aiming for maximum points to secure promotion back to League A. Former Newcastle captain Alan Shearer has endorsed Hall's selection, stating he deserves the call-up based on his strong performances this season. The England team currently sits second in Group B2, needing to leverage these matches to improve their standing.