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Lee Carsley, the interim head coach for England, has made a notable decision by recalling Tottenham striker Dominic Solanke to the senior national squad for the first time since 2017.
Tottenham recently made headlines by breaking their transfer record, completing a £65 million ($86 million) signing of Solanke from Bournemouth following an impressive season where he scored 19 goals in the Premier League.
After a challenging start to his career in London, the 27-year-old has regained his fitness and form, finding the net in consecutive league matches before Carsley’s selection.
England’s Squad Updates: Who’s In and Who’s Out?
Solanke’s inclusion stands out in Carsley’s latest squad announcement as he aims to earn his second international cap after a long hiatus.
In addition to Solanke’s return, there are notable adjustments to the squad: former Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has been left out, while Kyle Walker from Manchester City returns after an absence in September’s matches.
Ready to go again.
— England (@England) October 3, 2024
Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid returns after recovering from an injury that sidelined him last month, but Jarrod Bowen and Eberechi Eze have not been included in this squad.
Will Solanke See Action for England?
This is the pressing question for Tottenham supporters, eager for Carsley to give Solanke an opportunity, which seems likely during the forthcoming double-header matches.
Harry Kane, despite fitness concerns, has been listed in the squad and remains Carsley’s first-choice forward.
Solanke is expected to compete with Ollie Watkins for a chance to impress from the substitutes’ bench, as Kane is unlikely to play the full 90 minutes in quick succession.
Upcoming Matches for England
England has two matches scheduled this month and two more in November as part of their six-match Nations League series, aiming for elevation from League B back to League A.
Here are the remaining fixtures for the Three Lions in 2024:
- Greece (Home) – October 10
- Finland (Away) – October 13
- Greece (Away) – November 14
- Republic of Ireland (Home) – November 17
