Lee Carsley has insisted that he “definitely didn’t drop” Harry Kane, and reiterated that England’s captain will return to the starting line-up against the Republic of Ireland on Sunday. Carsley made the brave decision to play Ollie Watkins ahead of Kane for Thursday night’s 3-0 win in Greece,

Lee Carsley was proud of the way England took control of their Nations League destiny and praised “great example” Harry Kane after surprisingly dropping the skipper for the must-win match in Greece.

Its important that I think if we are going to put these players in a position where we are going to go and win the World Cup then they need to have as many experiences as they can. So, it was no slight on Harry.

Liverpool central defender Jarell Quansah has been called up to the England squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Greece and Ireland. Inter

The Three Lions made light of their star absences to keep alive their hopes of promotion to the Nations League's top tier. Read more at straitstimes.com.

While England are set to welcome the Republic of Ireland to their home venue on Sunday, Carsley is pleased with the development he has seen so far

In a surprise move, England's interim coach left captain Harry Kane on the bench for the Nations League match against Greece on Thursday and the youthful team eased to a 3-0 win in Athens.

This time, Lee Carsley’s gamble paid off. In a surprise move, England's interim coach left captain Harry Kane on the bench for the Nations League match against Greece on Thursday and the youthful team eased to a 3-0 win in Athens.

Harry Kane has launched a stunning attack on England team-mates who pulled out of this week’s must-win clash in Greece and accused them of taking advantage of Thomas Tuchel’s wait to start as manager.