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England’s new midfield hope Angel Gomes says his decision to leave Manchester United as a teenager has been vindicated by his call-up to Lee Carsley’s first squad. The 24-year-old has earned his reputation in France with Lille and has been included in the England squad for the first time by interim coach Carsley for the forthcoming Nations League games against the Republic of Ireland and Finland. Having left United at the age of 19, Gomes recalled last night: ‘When I left it was for the idea to better myself as a player and person and I knew eventually I could create a pathway to be in this position. ‘But it was difficult, leaving the club I was at from six and heading into the unknown.‘The hardest point was leaving England and going on loan to Portugal. There was a project in min...

The England squad has been announced for the upcoming Nations League fixtures but ex-Weston striker Ollie Watkins has decided to pull out of the squad after his initial selection. England’s interim manager Lee Carsley named his squad last weekend for the upcoming games against the Republic of Ireland and Finland. The initial squad included ex-Weston star Ollie Watkins along with Cole Palmer and Phil Foden.However, since the squad announcement Watkins, Palmer, and Foden have decided to pull out of the squad. In a statement, the Football Association said: “Cole Palmer, Ollie Watkins and Phil Foden will play no part in England’s forthcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures. “The Three Lions squad reported to St George’s Park on Tuesday but, following assessment, both Palmer and Watkin...

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Angel Gomes’ decision to leave Man United has been vindicated

Ollie Watkins pulls out of England squad ahead of UEFA Nations League fixtures