Gareth Southgate has called up uncapped duo Jarrod Bowen and James Justin for England’s Nations League campaign.
But there is no place for Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson in the 27 man squad for the fixtures in Hungary and Germany on June 4 and 7 respectively plus Italy and the return tie with Hungary which are both at Molineux on June 11 and 14. England boss Southgate insisted that his absence is merely about giving the veteran midfielder a rest after a busy campaign, stating: "The decision around Jordan Henderson - I don't need to know anymore about him and he's played a lot of football this season."
England’s results in the Nations League games contribute to their seeding in the Euro 2024 qualification draw plus also they are playing top class opponents in Italy and Germany and they want a proper test. It is a major boost for West Ham forward Bowen who has scored 12 goals, provided ten assists and would have been in the last squad but for the fact he was unavailable through injury.
