Overview

• Lee Carsley aims to fit Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer, and Phil Foden into England's starting XI, despite challenges with their current fitness and playing time.
• Carsley emphasizes the importance of squad depth and adaptability, suggesting that football is becoming more about impact substitutes than just the starting XI.
• Dominic Solanke receives a recall to the national team after a seven-year absence, while Harry Maguire and Jadon Sancho are left out to explore other options.
• Carsley stresses the need for players to earn their spots based on form and not take selection for granted, aiming to create a competitive squad culture.
• The manager maintains a flexible approach, considering multi-positional players and creative solutions to maximize the team's strengths against Greece and Finland.