England will fancy their chances of defending their EURO U21 title after lifting the trophy in 2023. Lee Carsley was a massive part of that success, and his presence in the dugout could be crucial with the experience he has at this level.
There are so many players that could stand out for England, as the squad is littered with talent. However, amongst all this talent, Ethan Nwanieri stands out as someone who could be the star to carry England deep in this competition.
Nwanieri is coming off the back of his breakout season for Arsenal in which he registered 11 goal contributions despite only being 18 years old. He’s been a standout performer throughout the age groups for England, and you get the feeling that a senior call-up isn’t too far away, with similarities to Cole Palmer’s breakthrough via this competition in 2023, in which he scored in the final.
The presence of Premier League regulars such as Tino Livramento, Elliot Anderson, Omari Hutchinson and Archie Gray is a talent pool that few other sides can boast in this competition and should take the Three Lions deep in the tournament.