England name star-studded U21s squad worth more than £400million

Premier League and European talent feature in a star-studded England U21 side for the March international break.

Head coach Lee Carsley's 25-man squad has been revealed ahead of friendlies against France and Portugal.

According to Transfermarkt, the combined market value of all the players stands at around £411million.

Taking top spot is Jamie Gittens, with the Borussia Dortmund star having an approximate value of £42million.

The 20-year-old has scored 11 goals in 39 appearances this season and has already featured 11 times for the England U21s.

Arsenal star Ethan Nwaneri was an outside contender for the senior team, but the 17-year-old has still made the jump to U21s level.

The winger has scored eight goals in his first senior season with the Gunners and has rightfully earned a promotion from the U19s.

Joining him for the upcoming break is Rico Lewis, who has featured 36 times for Manchester City in the 2024/25 campaign so far.

Carsley selected the defender for the senior team during his spell as interim boss last year but they'll be back together a step below.

Jarrad Branthwaite has made the cut amid another impressive season with Everton and so has Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton.

Ipswich Town trio Liam Delap, Omari Hutchinson and Jaden Philogene feature in the selected attacking options.

Eight of the 25 players feature in the English Football League, with two of the goalkeepers coming from League Two sides.

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