England: Liam Delap Club World Cup decision could backfire on new Chelsea signing - Delap has been left out of the England U21 squad for this summer’s big tournament

Lee Carsley has named his England Under-21s squad for the European Championship, with Adam Wharton and Liam Delap not included. England are reigning champions after lifting the title two years ago in Romania and Georgia, but their defence will have to come without two of their leading players.

Newly signed Chelsea striker Liam Delap has been left out of England’s squad for this summer’s Under-21 Euros in a potential boost ahead of the Club World Cup. Delap’s future was the dominant talking point of the early transfer window after it was revealed he would be available for just £30million following Ipswich’s relegation.