Solanke Gets First England Call-up In Seven Years

Tottenham striker Dominic Solanke has been named in England’s squad for this month’s Nations League matches against Greece and Finland.

It is Solanke’s first call-up since he earned his only cap, which was a substitute appearance against Brazil in 2017 when he was a player Liverpool.

“Dom’s a player I’m fully aware of having worked with him in the past,” said England coach Lee Carsley.

“He was really close to being in the last squad but got injured just before selection.

“He did so well at Bournemouth and now he’s taken that form into Spurs. He’s got a lot of really good attributes that I really like, as well as being a really nice person. He’s extremely talented and it’s good that we’ve got him.”

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, Tottenham midfielder James Maddison and Crystal Palace winger Eberechi Eze also miss out.

Kyle Walker, who was left out of Carsley’s first squad, has earned a recall while Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham has been selected after missing September’s fixtures through injury.

Carsley made a strong start to his time as England interim manager with victories against Finland and the Republic of Ireland in September in the Nations League.

The Three Lions host Greece at Wembley on 10 October before playing Finland in Helsinki on 13 October.

England got to the final of the European Championship in Germany and lost 2-1 to Spain.