Gareth Southgate has announced his 25-man squad for European qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine later this month.<\/p>\n
Liverpool right back Trent Alexander-Arnold and Chelsea attacking midfielder Raheem Sterling are the more notable absentees.<\/p>\n
The Liverpool defender has suffered a dip in form and rumours had been circulating that he might miss on an International call. Southgate believes that his dismissal isn’t something negative, but a chance for Alexander-Arnold to re-energize.<\/p>\n
“This is a time in the season when you don’t want to carry too many if they’re not going to play because they can have a break and re-energise,” head-coach Southgate said.<\/p>\n
As for Sterling, Southgate admits that he would have called him if it weren’t for his fitness issues.<\/p>\n
Kyle Walker makes the team, despite ongoing police investigation. Ivan Toney has received his first ever call for International duty after an impressive campaign with Brentford.<\/p>\n
“Ivan has been consistent across the season. He is playing really well. I like his presence in games and he deserves his opportunity.” Southgate commented.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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