"We are always mindful of the welfare of the players and we have to allow players time to recuperate but not to de-condition physically. It is a difficult season for clubs, the players and us. It (the short time between the season's end and the qualifiers) hasn't influenced selections at all. Southgate said: “We have picked the strongest squad available. England are top of their qualifying group after beating Italy and Ukraine in March.Įxclusive: Wan-Bissaka impressing United figures amid right-back interest The City quintet may well not feature against Malta given the game is six days after Pep Guardiola’s side play Inter Milan in the Champions League final. City defensive pair John Stones and Kyle Walker, midfielder Kalvin Phillips and widemen Jack Grealish and Phil Foden have been called up while United trio Marcus Rashford, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw have also earned call-ups.Įngland play Malta away on Friday, June 16, before hosting North Macedonia at Old Trafford three days later. The Three Lions are in European Championship qualifying action next month with games against Malta and North Macedonia. Gareth Southgate has named five Manchester City players and three Manchester United players in his latest England squad.
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