Three England stars pull out of Lee Carsley’s squad for Nations League matches

England trio Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Ollie Watkins have pulled out of Lee Carsley s squad for the Three Lions two Nations League fixtures this month.

The Euro 2024 runners-up head to the Republic of Ireland on Saturday before welcoming Finland to Wembley three days later as they begin life without Gareth Southgate.

Confirmed: Palmer, Foden, Watkins out of England squad

Carsley has been appointed on a temporary basis and named a 26-man squad for this month’s Nations League double-header, but three players have had to pull out of his England selection.

In a statement, the Football Association said: “Cole Palmer, Ollie Watkins and Phil Foden will play no part in England’s forthcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures.

“The Three Lions squad reported…