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Jobe Bellingham headlines England Under-21 squad for European Championship defence as Chelsea remove Liam Delap from selection ahead of Club World Cup

England U21s boss Lee Carsley has unveiled his 23-player roster for the upcoming UEFA European Under-21 Championship, where the Young Lions will attempt to retain their continental crown. Two players from the triumphant 2023 squad, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/harry-kane-jude-bellingham-scott-mctominay-top-20-brits-abroad-2024-25-season-ranked/blt20f1f0c4e1a364d5" target="_blank">defender Charlie Cresswell</a> and forward Harvey Elliott, have once again been included.

WHAT HAPPENED?

One of the most notable names in Carsley’s squad is Bellingham. However, there are concerns that his participation could be in jeopardy, with Borussia Dortmund closing in on a deal to sign the 19-year-old. It has been widely <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jobe-bellingham-decides-future-sunderland-star-follow-jude-footsteps-30m-bundesliga-transfer/blte36f47bd0703d69d" target="_blank">reported that a £25 million ($34m) transfer</a> is nearing completion, especially after he reportedly met with Dortmund’s sporting director Sebastian Kehl in Ibiza last week. While a last-minute withdrawal remains possible if the move materialises quickly, the teenager is currently preparing to represent his country in Slovakia.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The biggest blow to Carsley’s plans has come via Chelsea’s intervention. The club has declined to release Delap, prioritising his availability for the Club World Cup, which the Blues are preparing for this month. Delap isn’t the only high-profile absentee. Jamie Gittens of Dortmund, and also a target for Chelsea during this transfer window, is missing from the group, as are Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite and Manchester City’s versatile full-back Rico Lewis.

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Goalkeepers: James Beadle (Brighton &amp; Hove Albion), Teddy Sharman-Lowe (Chelsea), Tommy Simkin (Stoke City)Defenders: Charlie Cresswell (Toulouse), Ronnie Edwards (Southampton), CJ Egan-Riley (Burnley), Tino Livramento (Newcastle United), Brooke Norton Cuffy (Genoa), Jarell Quansah (Liverpool)Midfielders: Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland), Archie Gray (Tottenham Hotspur), Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough), Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton &amp; Hove Albion), Tyler Morton (Liverpool), Alex Scott (AFC Bournemouth)Forwards: Harvey Elliott (Liverpool), Omari Hutchinson (Ipswich Town), Sam Iling Jnr (Aston Villa), James McAtee (Manchester City), Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal), Jonathan Rowe (Marseille), Jay Stansfield (Birmingham City)

ENGLAND U21 SQUAD

England begin their Group B campaign on Thursday, June 12, when they face Czechia at the MOL Arena, with kick-off scheduled for 8:00pm. They will then take on Slovenia on Sunday, June 15. Their final group-stage fixture is a heavyweight clash with Germany on Wednesday, June 18 to be played at the Stadion pod Zoborom.

WHAT NEXT FOR ENGLAND?

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Jobe Bellingham headlines England Under-21 squad for the European Championship, but Chelsea block Liam Delap&apos;s selection ahead of the Club World Cup.