How to watch England U21s for FREE tonight as Ethan Nwaneri tipped to thrive on Lee Carsley’s return
Lee Carsley is back in his role as England Under-21 head coach and his strong Young Lions squad take on France tonight. Carsley took charge of the first team on an interim basis last year before Thomas Tuchel was confirmed to be Gareth Southgate’s successor. Carsley is back with the U21s after his time with the senior teamGetty He’s now returned to the youth set-up, naming a high-quality team that features plenty of the Premier League’s best young talent. England’s meeting with France is the first of two friendlies organised for this international break, with a clash against Portugal coming up next week. There’s no doubt that this Young Lions side are going to be exciting to watch and fans are going to be able to do so for free. France U21 vs England U21: How to watch for FREE This international friendly will take place on Friday, March 21. Kick-off at Stade du Moustoir-Yves Allainmat in Lorient, France is scheduled for 8pm. Fans will be able to watch the action for FREE on the England YouTube channel here. talkSPORT and talkSPORT.com will also keep you up to date with the latest. To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream. Listen via the talkSPORT app here, or on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM. Visit talkSPORT BET for all the latest odds and bet boosts. Wharton will star in the U21s after spending the Euros with EnglandAFP France U21 vs England U21: Team news England’s U21 squad is worth over £400million in total, according to Transfermarkt. It features Arsenal star Ethan Nwaneri who received his first call-up to the Young Lions for his performances in a breakout season. Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens has been among three withdrawals, alongside Birmingham City striker Jay Stansfield, and Sunderland defender Dennis Cirkin – with Southampton defender Ronnie Edwards earning his maiden call-up instead. Manchester City youngster Rico Lewis and Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite are among the headline options for Carsley to use. Adam Wharton, who went to Euro 2024 with the senior team, is back in the U21 set-up, joining Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson and Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott. Jude Bellingham’s brother Jobe, Archie Gray, Liam Delap and James McAtee are also among the incredible amount of talent on show. Below is the England U21 squad in full: Goalkeepers: James Beadle (Sheffield Wednesday), Teddy Sharman-Lowe (Doncaster Rovers), Tommy Simkin (Walsall). Defenders: Charlie Cresswell (Toulouse FC), CJ Egan-Riley (Burnley), Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton), Rico Lewis (Manchester City), Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton), Ronnie Edwards (Southampton). Midfielders: Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace), Alex Scott (Bournemouth), Archie Gray (Tottenham), Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough), Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton), Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland). Attackers: Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal), Harvey Elliott (Liverpool), Jaden Philogene (Ipswich), James McAtee (Manchester City), Liam Delap (Ipswich), Omari Hutchinson (Ipswich), Samuel Iling Jr (Middlesbrough). Nwaneri has been tipped to thrive in the England U21 set-upGetty France U21 vs England U21: What has been said? Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes Nwaneri will thrive in his England U21 debut, working under the Spaniard’s ex-Everton teammate Carsley. Arteta said: “It’s a big step. He’s 17 years old and he’s playing with the under-21s with all the names that they have in the team. “I spoke to Lee this morning and I’m glad that he’s his coach because I’ve known him very well since we played together for many years. “It’s a great pathway and development for him and a great experience for him. “Lee just said that he was going to select him and I know him. He’s a phenomenal coach and person – unique. “So I know he’s going to look after him and push him in the right way. He’s going to hear a different coach with different ideas and this is always so good for a young player.”
Lee Carsley is back in his role as England Under-21 head coach and his strong Young Lions squad take on France tonight.
Carsley took charge of the first team on an interim basis last year before Thomas Tuchel was confirmed to be Gareth Southgate’s successor.
He’s now returned to the youth set-up, naming a high-quality team that features plenty of the Premier League’s best young talent.
England’s meeting with France is the first of two friendlies organised for this international break, with a clash against Portugal coming up next week.
There’s no doubt that this Young Lions side are going to be exciting to watch and fans are going to be able to do so for free.
France U21 vs England U21: How to watch for FREE
This international friendly will take place on Friday, March 21.
Kick-off at Stade du Moustoir-Yves Allainmat in Lorient, France is scheduled for 8pm.
Fans will be able to watch the action for FREE on the England YouTube channel here.
talkSPORT and talkSPORT.com will also keep you up to date with the latest.
To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream.
Listen via the talkSPORT app here, or on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
Visit talkSPORT BET for all the latest odds and bet boosts.
France U21 vs England U21: Team news
England’s U21 squad is worth over £400million in total, according to Transfermarkt.
It features Arsenal star Ethan Nwaneri who received his first call-up to the Young Lions for his performances in a breakout season.
Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens has been among three withdrawals, alongside Birmingham City striker Jay Stansfield, and Sunderland defender Dennis Cirkin – with Southampton defender Ronnie Edwards earning his maiden call-up instead.
Manchester City youngster Rico Lewis and Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite are among the headline options for Carsley to use.
Adam Wharton, who went to Euro 2024 with the senior team, is back in the U21 set-up, joining Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson and Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott.
Jude Bellingham’s brother Jobe, Archie Gray, Liam Delap and James McAtee are also among the incredible amount of talent on show.
Below is the England U21 squad in full:
- Goalkeepers: James Beadle (Sheffield Wednesday), Teddy Sharman-Lowe (Doncaster Rovers), Tommy Simkin (Walsall).
- Defenders: Charlie Cresswell (Toulouse FC), CJ Egan-Riley (Burnley), Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton), Rico Lewis (Manchester City), Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton), Ronnie Edwards (Southampton).
- Midfielders: Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace), Alex Scott (Bournemouth), Archie Gray (Tottenham), Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough), Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton), Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland).
- Attackers: Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal), Harvey Elliott (Liverpool), Jaden Philogene (Ipswich), James McAtee (Manchester City), Liam Delap (Ipswich), Omari Hutchinson (Ipswich), Samuel Iling Jr (Middlesbrough).
France U21 vs England U21: What has been said?
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes Nwaneri will thrive in his England U21 debut, working under the Spaniard’s ex-Everton teammate Carsley.
Arteta said: “It’s a big step. He’s 17 years old and he’s playing with the under-21s with all the names that they have in the team.
“I spoke to Lee this morning and I’m glad that he’s his coach because I’ve known him very well since we played together for many years.
“It’s a great pathway and development for him and a great experience for him.
“Lee just said that he was going to select him and I know him. He’s a phenomenal coach and person – unique.
“So I know he’s going to look after him and push him in the right way. He’s going to hear a different coach with different ideas and this is always so good for a young player.”
