Tag: World Cup qualifiers
England squad: Elliot Anderson and Djed Spence earn first call-ups for Andorra and Serbia qualifiers
Thomas Tuchel has named a 24-man England squad for September’s World Cup qualifiers, handing first senior call-ups to Elliot Anderson and Djed Spence. Marcus Rashford and John Stones return, while Trent Alexander-Arnold, Kyle Walker, Phil Foden, and Ivan Toney are left out. Injuries sideline Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer, and Levi Colwill. England face Andorra and Serbia.
MoreTrent Alexander-Arnold left out as Tuchel trims England squad for World Cup qualifiers
England boss Thomas Tuchel has left Trent Alexander-Arnold out of his 24-man squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia. Tuchel says he wants a tighter, more competitive group, preferring Reece James and Tino Livramento at right-back. Jack Grealish also misses out. Injuries to Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka open doors for Djed Spence and Elliot Anderson.
MoreLucas Perri’s First Brazil Call-Up: From Botafogo Standout to World Cup Dreams
Lucas Perri, after shining for Botafogo with 31 clean sheets, received his first Brazil call-up for the 2023 World Cup qualifiers. His journey included youth glory, overcoming setbacks at São Paulo, and a move to Lyon in 2024, where he kept showing his shot-stopping skills.
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