England caretaker coach Carsley faces setback as three senior players depart squad

Interim boss Lee Carsley is set to lead The Three Lions in their upcoming UEFA Nations League games.

As they prepare to take on Ireland and Finland, they will do so without Palmer, Watkins, and Foden.

The latter did not join up with the squad after missing his last club match for Manchester City.

But Palmer and Watkins were assessed by England staff and deemed not fit enough.

The likes of Noni Madueke, Tino Livramento, Angel Gomes and Morgan Gibbs-White will get a chance to shine.