Foden, Palmer and Watkins ruled out of England squad

Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Ollie Watkins person withdrawn from the England squad for their upcoming Nations League fixtures.

Manchester City guardant Foden, who was precocious named PFA Player of the Year, was called up by interim England brag Lee Carsley, but did not articulation up with the squad due to the fact that of illness.

Chelsea guardant Palmer and Aston Villa striker Watkins some reported for work astatine St George's Park, but person returned to their respective clubs "to proceed their rehabilitation from ongoing issues", said the Football Association.

England look the Republic of Ireland successful Dublin connected Saturday, 7 September earlier hosting Finland astatine Wembley 3 days later.

The games volition beryllium their archetypal since they mislaid to Spain successful the last of Euro 2024 connected 14 July.

Gareth Southgate resigned soon after, with under-21s brag Carsley appointed interim manager connected 9 August.

Naming his squad for the upcoming Nations League games, helium handed call-ups to Angel Gomes, Tino Livramento, Morgan Gibbs-White and Noni Madueke.

Lille winger Gomes, Newcastle defender Livramento, Nottingham Forest midfielder Gibbs-White and Chelsea guardant Madueke each played for Carsley during his clip arsenic England Under-21 manager.

Manchester City playmaker Jack Grealish, who was chopped from England's preliminary Euro 2024 squad, was recalled arsenic good arsenic Manchester United defender Harry Maguire.