Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to be out of action for approximately two weeks due to a hamstring injury he sustained during Liverpool's recent victory over Aston Villa. This setback poses a challenge for Lee Carsley as he prepares for England's upcoming Nations League matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland. The Liverpool defender experienced the injury in the first half of Saturday's Premier League clash. While the injury is not expected to keep him sidelined for an extended period, he will miss England's matches in Greece on Thursday and the home game against the Republic of Ireland on Sunday. In addition to Alexander-Arnold's absence, Carsley may also have to cope without key players such as Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Jack Grealish, further complicating his selection for the national team.

Dominic Solanke has been named in the England squad by Lee Carsley, marking his return to the national team seven years after his sole cap in a friendly against Brazil. The 27-year-old striker, who recently joined Tottenham from Bournemouth for a reported £55 million, has been in excellent form, netting three goals in his last three matches for Spurs. Solanke is set to participate in the Nations League fixtures against Greece at Wembley next Thursday and Finland in Helsinki three days later. He has a strong history with England's youth teams, having won the European Under-17 Championship in 2014 and the Under-20 World Cup in 2017. However, his only appearance for the senior team remains a late substitute role under Gareth Southgate against Brazil.