Manchester United trio Mason Greenwood, Jadon Sancho and Jesse Lingard have been left out of the England squad for next round of World Cup qualifiers.
England play Albania at Wembley on November 12 before rounding off their qualifying campaign away to San Marino three days later. Four points from those games would ensure qualification for the finals in Qatar next year.
Manager Gareth Southgate has recalled United attacker Marcus Rashford to his squad, along with Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham.
Rashford is back for the first time since undergoing shoulder surgery following the Euro 2020 final defeat against Italy.
Bellingham, 18, was left out of the squad for last month's qualifiers against Andorra and Hungary -which England won 5-0 and drew 1-1, respectively.
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, who last played for the Three Lions in September, also returns.
“Well, I think with Mason, I discussed the situation last time so we’ve been through that,” Southgate said, having spoken of the focus on long-term development after leaving Greenwood out last month. “With Jesse and Jadon, I mean they just aren’t playing a lot of football compared to the other players in their positions.
“I know people say I’m inconsistent, but I don’t think I am. If you’re playing regularly for your club, you’ve got a much better chance of us assessing your level compared to the rest of the group.
“Sometimes there’ll be a lot of depth in one position and there might not be as much depth in another position and the player that is in the position with less depth might have a better chance of getting in with less club time.
“With these two lads, they’ve got great competition for places in the positions they play. Jesse has had 10-15 minutes. I don’t know what his form is, what his fitness is, really, to be able to assess him against the rest of the group.
England player ratings v Hungary
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ENGLAND RATINGS V HUNGARY: Jordan Pickford - 6: Sent wrong way by Roland Sallai’s first-half penalty but that was Hungary’s only shot on target despite a good performance by away team. AP -
Kyle Walker - 6: Partnership down right with Manchester City teammate Sterling failed to get going in opening half. Tried to find teammates with a few searching long-balls with little joy. Gifted ball to Hungary just before hour but was rescued by teammates. PA -
John Stones - 7: Bundled home close-range equaliser at back post from Foden’s cross and was inches away from a second goal with header in second half. EPA -
Tyrone Mings - 7: Aston Villa defender won towering early header on half-way line that set England off on early attack but had to be on his toes throughout at the back as Hungary proved dangerous opponents. EPA -
Luke Shaw - 6: Lovely one-two with Grealish in first 10 minutes followed by low cross that nearly picked out Kane. While he was always looking to push on, his final ball wasn't great. Gave away penalty and booked for reckless high kick towards Loic Nego’s head. AFP -
Declan Rice - 6: Playing without usual partner Kalvin Phillips at anchor of midfield and found himself isolated or chasing back with no cover on occasions when Hungary pushed forward. Remains crucial player for England, though. EPA -
Mason Mount - 6: Awful pass across pitch straight to opposition that set Hungary off on attack after 15 minutes but generally neat and tidy without anything spectacular. EPA -
Phil Foden - 7: Looks like he might float away he’s so light on his feet but, unlike previous opponents Andorra, Hungary gave him no time on ball. Angled perfect free-kick into box for Stones’ leveller. EPA -
Jack Grealish - 7: Fantastic backheel to play one-two with Shaw down left in opening 10 minutes and generally England’s biggest threat going forward in opening half. Quieter after break but very harsh to be first man hooked just after hour mark and didn’t look happy. Getty -
Raheem Sterling - 5: Little impact until his header at back post was parried away by Hungary keeper Peter Gulasci just before break and then put rebound wide. Through on goal in 70th minute but keeper out quickly to save. Not his usual high standards for England. PA -
Harry Kane - 4: Bar one dubious penalty claim, captain barely figured until curling weak effort straight at keeper 55 minutes in, then smashed wildly off-target when through with 15 minutes to go but was offside anyway. Supply line was poor but still very disappointing night. PA -
SUBS: Bukayo Sako – (On for Grealish 62’) 6: A few flashes of quality but was badly caught in possession in last 10 minutes handing great chance to Hungary that substitute Filip Holender could only curl over bar. PA -
Tammy Abraham – (On for Kane 76’) N/A: Limped off injured just before final whistle. Getty -
Jordan Henderson – (On for Sterling 76’) N/A. AP -
Ollie Watkins – (On for Abraham 90+2’) N/A. Nearly scored straight after coming on but slipped at key moment. Getty
“Both of those boys when I spoke with them totally understood that. They get it. They know that at the moment they’ve got to get playing for their club and playing well and then England is a bonus on the top. But they’re both players that have done well for us and I’m sure they’ll be back with us.”
Southgate was speaking for the first time since Uefa ordered the Football Association to play their next competition home match behind closed doors as punishment for the disorder around the Euro 2020 final at Wembley.
“I’m aware of lots of people who were at the game who have explained to me what was happening outside and inside,” he said. “We understand the decision and we’re totally respectful of the decision.
“It is for us as a team of course a blow that we have to play with no fans in the stadium for a game because that’s the advantage of being at home, that’s why home advantage is so important.
“But we’ve got to get on with that. That’s the decision that has been made and we’re totally respectful of it.”
England squad
Goalkeepers Sam Johnstone, Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale
Defenders Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ben Chilwell, Conor Coady, Reece James, Harry Maguire, Tyrone Mings, Luke Shaw, John Stones, Kyle Walker
Midfielders Jude Bellingham, Jordan Henderson, Mason Mount, Kalvin Phillips, Declan Rice, James Ward-Prowse
Forwards Tammy Abraham, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling
