Rico Lewis gets major England boost after helping U21s reach Euros

Manchester City defender Rico Lewis has been called up to England's senior squad by manager Thomas Tuchel for their Nations League match against the Czech Republic. Lewis replaces his injured club teammate Nico O'Reilly, marking his first senior call-up since November 2024.

The promotion follows Lewis's strong performances with England's Under-21 side, where he completed full matches against Kazakhstan and Slovakia to secure qualification for the 2027 Euro U21 championship. Sachin Bhat argues that Lewis's solid defending and duel-winning display demonstrate why he deserves increased playing time at Manchester City.