Delap, Wharton Left Out England U21 Euros Squad

Liam Delap, newly signed by Chelsea for £30 million, has been excluded from England's Under-21 squad for the 2025 European Championship to likely participate in the Club World Cup with Chelsea instead. The tournament dates overlap, and Chelsea hopes Delap will contribute to their campaign, with the striker eager to continue the club's trophy-winning legacy. England's U21 head coach Lee Carsley has named a strong squad despite Delap's absence, including midfield talents like Jobe Bellingham, who is also linked with Borussia Dortmund but remains with England for the Euros. Injuries have affected the squad selection, with players like Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton missing out due to concussion. While the squad lacks a recognized natural left-back, Carsley has plans to adapt, as he did during the 2023 tournament when England won the title without one. Overall, Delap's move highlights a strategic choice between club and country commitments during a busy summer football calendar.