Eze is in England’s squad for the first time for their Euro qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia.
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He was quoted to have said he was “conflicted” about his future in the role after England’s quarter-final exit at the World Cup.
The defensive duo were both unused substitutes in Friday’s match against Italy at San Siro, where Giacomo Raspadori’s second-half winner secured a 1-0 win for the European champions.
Three Lions’ manager Gareth Southgate has had to deal with a number of withdrawals since naming his 25-man squad last Thursday.
The 51-year-old has led England to the semi-finals of the World Cup and final of the European Championships during his tenure, albeit without securing a coveted international trophy.
While Roma striker Abraham has been involved in the last two spells of international duty, Milan defender Tomori is still being ignored by the Three Lions manager.
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Ollie Watkins is back in the squad in place of Patrick Bamford, who made his international debut last month.
“I am trying to create a monster of a forward for Gareth Southgate (England manager),” Mourinho said.
Fifty-six days on from that shootout defeat to Italy, Saka leapt at the back post to head in England’s final goal of a Sunday evening stroll past the world’s 156th ranked side to mark his 20th birthday in style.
Saka, who is just 19, was tasked by Gareth Southgate with taking the last penalty in the shootout on Sunday night. Italy were crowned champions of Europe after Saka and two other England players, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho, failed to score with their spot kicks.
The Three Lions got off to the perfect start through Luke Shaw, only to be pegged back by Leonardo Bonnuci after the break
After a 1-1 draw following 120 minutes, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho, brought on at the death just to take penalty kicks, both missed
The 21-year-old was conspicuous by his absence as the Three Lions made their final preparations for Sunday’s date with destiny against the Azzurri at Wembley.
The Arsenal youngster has enjoyed an excellent Euro 2020 so far, impressing in his two appearances against the Czech Republic and Germany.
Gareth Southgate’s side finished top of Group D after their 1-0 win over Czech Republic at Wembley on Tuesday evening, which meant that they will face the team who finished as the runner-up in Group F
Having kicked off Group D by beating World Cup semi-final foes Croatia and then been booed off following the goalless draw with rivals Scotland, Gareth Southgate’s already-qualified side put in a controlled display on Tuesday
Named in Gareth Southgate’s starting lineup for the Euro 2020 warm-up friendly against Austria, Saka shone at the Riverside Stadium as the Arsenal youngster made a strong case for minutes at this summer’s tournament.
Greenwood, 19, was expected to make Gareth Southgate’s 26-man party for the European Championships after returning to form at the end of last season.
Saka was forced to withdraw from Gareth Southgate’s England squad earlier this month with a hamstring strain and stayed put at Arsenal to receive treatment.