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Gareth Southgate has released left Raheem Sterling out of England's next game despite having a good start to the season.
Sterling has been Chelsea’s top player in their first three games of the season scoring two goals for the Blues.
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Sterling's exclusion from the team was unexpected given how effectively he has started the season for Chelsea, scoring twice in a 3-0 victory over Luton Town last Friday.
The Chelsea winger will not be in the England squad and will miss the games against Ukraine and Scotland
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Southgate reveals decision behind dropping Sterling
Southgate expressed satisfaction with Sterling's performance and made emphasis on wanting to keep the same squad that had a successful start to their Euro 2024 qualification campaign together.
On Sterling, Southgate said as reported by Daily Mail, “We were really pleased with the group and to bring Raheem back in, we have to leave somebody out and I don't think any of the attackers deserved leaving out.
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14:33 - 31.08.2023
FOOTBALL Lukaku reveals what made him sign for AS Roma after snubbing Inter and Juventus
The Belgian striker embarks on a new journey, reuniting with a renowned coach in a highly anticipated football move.
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10:47 - 05.08.2023
England boss will keep picking ex-Liverpool midfielder despite Saudi Arabia move
Despite calls for him to be dropped, England manager Gareth Southgate has made it clear that he will not stop selecting Jordan Henderson just because he plays in Saudi Arabia
“It's really good to see Raheem start the season well, he looks hungry and is an important player for us but in those areas behind the No 9, we've got a lot of competition for places.
“He wasn't available for the last two groups. It's given others an opportunity to play well and establish themselves.
“Raheem isn't particularly happy about it and I understand that but I'm convinced he will have an excellent season at Chelsea.”
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Southgate England squad
Levi Colwill and Eddie Nketiah have been called up by Gareth Southgate and might get their first opportunity.
Jordan Henderson, who just moved from Liverpool to Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia, has also been included by Gareth Southgate.
Harry Maguire who has not featured this season for Manchester United also retains his place in the squad.
Speaking on Colwill and Nketiah's call-ups, he said, “The two young players are doing very well and have done well with our junior teams.
“Levi had some time with us in the summer and with the basis of this squad, I didn't want to move from the squad we had at Old Trafford [against North Macedonia in June] but we've had a lot of people with issues at the back.
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23:57 - 30.08.2023
EFL Cup draw: Chelsea get Brighton, Manchester City vs Newcastle in mouthwatering third-round matchups
The draws for the Third Round of the EFL Cup have been done, and it sets up a number of mouthwatering draws.
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19:25 - 30.08.2023
Chelsea agree deal to sign Manchester City's Cole Palmer for £45m
Manchester City winger Cole Palmer is on his way to Chelsea for £45m according to reports.
“The only other change is Eddie, we'd like to have a look at him. He has a good pedigree, is a very good finisher and he's not had the chance to work with us.”
On Saturday, September 9, the Three Lions play Ukraine in Wroclaw, Poland, as they continue their qualifying for the European Championship.
ENGLAND SQUAD IN FULL
GOALKEEPERS: Sam Johnstone (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal)
DEFENDERS: Ben Chilwell (Chelsea), Levi Colwill (Chelsea), Lewis Dunk (Brighton & Hove Albion), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Fikayo Tomori (AC Milan), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United), Kyle Walker (Manchester City)
MIDFIELDERS: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Jordan Henderson (Al-Ettifaq), Kalvin Phillips (Manchester City), Declan Rice (Arsenal)
FORWARDS: Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Jack Grealish (Manchester City), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), James Maddison (Tottenham Hotspur), Eddie Nketiah (Arsenal), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Callum Wilson (Newcastle United)
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