Overview
- Jobe Bellingham earns a spot despite Borussia Dortmund’s interest and a June 10 transfer deadline.
- Liam Delap misses out after joining Chelsea and committing to the Club World Cup in the United States.
- Lee Carsley anticipated player unavailability and built roster depth in response to club tournament call-ups.
- Squad balance highlights Premier League prospects such as Tino Livramento, Harvey Elliott, Jarell Quansah and Ethan Nwaneri.
- England Under-21 kick off their title defense against the Czech Republic in Slovakia on June 12.