NewsJarell Quansah joins up with senior England squad

The Liverpool defender had been included in his country’s U21s group but was promoted on Wednesday after the withdrawal of Jarrad Branthwaite.

Speaking in a press conference to preview their Nations League match against Greece in Athens on Thursday night, Three Lions interim head coach Lee Carsley said: “It’s a great opportunity for Jarell.”

Quansah joins Reds teammate Curtis Jones in the England squad that will also face the Republic of Ireland at Wembley on Sunday.

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