International

Rice and Saka called up for England squad

Saka Rice England

Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka have both been named in Lee Carsley’s England squad for the October international break.

The Three Lions will play UEFA Nations League fixtures at home to Greece at 7.45pm on Thursday, October 10 and away to Finland at 5pm on Sunday, October 13.

England won their first two fixtures in League B Group 2 in September, beating Republic of Ireland 2-0, with Declan on the scoresheet, and Finland 2-0.

Declan has made 60 senior appearances for the national team, scoring four goals. Bukayo has 42 caps and has scored 12 goals for his country.