Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa gets his first England call-up following multiple player withdrawals

Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers has been called up to the England squad for this month's Nations League matches against Greece and Ireland. Interim manager Lee Carsley will be leading the team for his final two fixtures before Thomas Tuchel takes over. Due to several withdrawals, Carsley will be without key players such as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Declan Rice, Jack Grealish and Phil Foden. The matches will take place in Athens and at Wembley Stadium.

Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has also pulled out.

Attacking midfielder Rogers, 22, has received his first senior call-up after impressing for Unai Emery's Villa side this season, scoring three times and providing three assists.

Jarrod Bowen and Jarrad Branthwaite, along with the uncapped Tino Livramento and James Trafford, have also been added to the squad.

Arsenal's Rice and Saka were forced off during the second half of Sunday's 1-1 draw at Chelsea.

Alexander-Arnold suffered a hamstring injury in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Aston Villa but is set to return later this month.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola had expressed his bemusement at Grealish being called up despite not featuring for his club since October 20.

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Carsley will return to his role as England Under-21s manager after the Nations League games, with Tuchel starting his job in January.

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Defeat in Athens would end England's chances of automatic promotion from the second tier of the Nations League.

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