Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa earns first England call-up following numerous pullouts before Nations League matches

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Carsley will be missing a significant number of senior players, including Trent Alexander-Arnold, Levi Colwill, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer, Jack Grealish, Phil Foden, and Aaron Ramsdale. Despite the absences, 22-year-old attacking midfielder Rogers has earned his first senior call-up for the squad. Rogers has been in fine form for Unai Emery's Villa side, scoring three goals and providing three assists this season.

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.

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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.

Carsley will return to his role as England Under-21s manager after the Nations League games, with Tuchel starting his job in January. Defeat in Athens would end England's chances of automatic promotion from the second tier of the Nations League.

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