Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and Ollie Watkins have pulled out of the England squad for the upcoming Nations League matches.

Carsley has made his mark on the England squad with his first selection, but he will be without three key players for the upcoming matches against the Republic of Ireland and Finland in the Nations League. Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and Ollie Watkins have all withdrawn from the squad due to various reasons.

Foden, who missed Manchester City’s recent Premier League fixtures, is out due to illness. Palmer and Watkins are both dealing with ongoing issues, according to the FA. Despite starting for their respective clubs last weekend, they will not be available for international duty.

With these absences, it remains to be seen who Carsley will select as replacements. However, there are several new faces in the squad, including Angel Gomes, Tino Livramento, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Noni Madueke. Additionally, Jack Grealish and Harry Maguire have returned to the fold.

Carsley took over as interim manager last month following Gareth Southgate’s departure after Euro 2024. The expectation will be for a winning start to his tenure as England face Ireland in what is expected to be a fiery encounter. The team will then have a home clash against Finland, providing fans with the first opportunity to see Carsley’s new-look side in action.

Unfortunately, Carsley will be without Watkins, Palmer, and Foden for these matches. Guardiola provided an update on Foden’s condition, stating that he doesn’t feel well and has a stomach virus. The severity of Watkins’ and Palmer’s injuries is unclear, but it is believed that they have withdrawn from the squad as a precautionary measure.