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Morgan Rogers Earns First Senior England Call-Up for Nations League

Kaumimarg Bureau / IANS | November 12, 2024 11:56 AM

London, Nov 12 – Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers has been called up to the England senior squad for the first time for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Greece (Nov 14) and Ireland (Nov 17). Originally set to play with the U-21s, the 22-year-old has been promoted after a strong start to the season, tallying three goals and two assists in 11 matches.

Key Squad Changes:

New Additions: Jarrod Bowen, Jarrad Branthwaite, Tino Livramento, and James Trafford also join the squad.
Injury Withdrawals: Eight players, including Trent Alexander-Arnold, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, and Phil Foden, are out due to injuries.
England Squad Highlights:

Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson, Jordan Pickford, James Trafford
Defenders: Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, Rico Lewis, Kyle Walker, Lewis Hall, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Jarrad Branthwaite, Tino Livramento
Midfielders: Conor Gallagher, Morgan Gibbs-White, Angel Gomes, Jude Bellingham, Curtis Jones, Morgan Rogers
Forwards: Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane, Noni Madueke, Ollie Watkins, Dominic Solanke, Jarrod Bowen
With nine points in their group, England sits second and aims to strengthen its position in the Nations League.

 

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