Sun Oct 13 22:02:27 UTC 2024: ## England Names Solanke for Nations League Fixtures Against Greece & Finland

**London, October 10, 2024:** England’s interim manager Lee Carsley has announced a squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Greece and Finland, featuring a surprise return for striker Dominic Solanke.

Solanke, who has only one senior cap for England, last appeared for the national team seven years ago. He joins Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins, who missed the previous two matches due to injury, in the forward line.

Notable omissions include Tottenham midfielder James Maddison, Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, and Crystal Palace winger Eberechi Eze. Carsley explained that his selection was not based solely on form, but rather on his desire to explore different options for the upcoming games.

Carsley, who has enjoyed two wins since taking over from Gareth Southgate after Euro 2024, is focusing on the upcoming fixtures, avoiding speculation about a permanent role as manager. “My only concern is the upcoming games,” he stated.

England will host Greece at Wembley Stadium on Thursday before traveling to Finland for a match on Sunday.

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