Lee Carsley is urged to select Newcastle's Lewis Hall for England's upcoming Nations League matches, as the young defender's impressive performances could provide crucial balance and support for the national team.
There are calls for Lee Carsley to select Lewis Hall from Newcastle United for the England squad ahead of their forthcoming Nations League matches. England is set to compete against Greece in Athens on Thursday, November 14, and will then return to Wembley for a match against the Republic of Ireland on Sunday, November 17, as they aim to wrap up their Nations League campaign. Currently positioned second in their group, England needs to earn just one point to secure their place in League A for the next phase of the Nations League A competitions.
As Thomas Tuchel prepares to become the new England manager in the upcoming year, Carsley will oversee the last two matches as the interim manager before going back to his role with the Under-21 team. This opportunity allows Carsley to try out new players, and there have been calls for him to give 20-year-old Hall his debut call-up to the senior international squad.
Hall, recognized as Newcastle’s Player of the Month for October, has stood out with his reliable performances, particularly in light of England's limited options at left-back. Stuart Pearce feels that now is an ideal moment to give Hall an opportunity, as a natural left-back, to enhance the team's balance and prevent the errors made during Euro 2024, where right-backs such as Kieran Trippier were deployed on the left flank.
Pearce commented on talkSPORT: “Hall’s natural ability with his left foot gives him a significant edge. England has frequently selected right-footed players for the left-back position. After watching him compete against Arsenal, particularly when matched up against Bukayo Saka, who can take advantage of any vulnerabilities, I felt he performed exceptionally well defensively and demonstrated great maturity. He is a regular starter for Newcastle, and it would be unexpected if he were omitted from the team. He brings balance to the side and has been reliable in both defensive and offensive duties.”
According to Pearce, Hall meets all the necessary criteria. He is a regular player for one of the leading teams in the Premier League and has shown consistent performance, positioning him as a solid contender for the squad.
