England U-21s 4-1 Austria U-21s: Classy Morgan Rogers scores brace and helps Young Lions shine under interim boss Ben Futcher after exodus to the senior side England are undergoing surgery before looking to defend their Euros crown Lee Carsley has taken several players to the seniors and more are set to follow LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off! , available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday By Jack Gaughan Published: 17:17 EDT, 9 September 2024 | Updated: 17:23 EDT, 9 September 2024 e-mail View comments Usually there comes a churn of Under 21 stars at the end of a tournament cycle but, given an influx of youth at senior level, England are undergoing some surgery just nine months before defending their European Championship crown. Lee Carsley has already taken Rico Lewis, Noni Madueke and Tino Livramento to the seniors - and the smart money is on a few more being given deserved chances as his reign progresses.
That makes Ben Futcher's role crucial as interim coach of the Young Lions - one lasting until at least November. His priority is to make sure they continue playing the Carsley way with a few different faces. Patience is a reasonable expectation yet he is not afforded such luxuries.
There was certainly more of a zip to England than had been evidenced during the goalless draw in Northern Ireland a few nights earlier. It will please Futcher that he saw Morgan Rogers flourishing with a brace, James McAtee notching too, and a general sense o.