Cole Palmer, Ezri Konsa and Rico Lewis called up to England squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers

Cole Palmer has bene called up to England’s senior squad for the first time (AMA/Getty)

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer, Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa and Manchester City’s Rico Lewis have been called up to England’s squad for the first time.

James Maddison, Lewis Dunk and Callum Wilson were all forced to withdraw from England’s latest squad over the weekend due to injury.

And Gareth Southgate has now included three uncapped players ahead of England’s two Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia.

England, who have already secured qualification for Euro 2024, play Malta at Wembley this Friday before their game away to North Macedonia next Monday.

The majority of England’s squad are due to report to St George’s Park on Monday.

Rico Lewis has started six games for Manchester City this season (AMA/Getty)

Palmer has been in excellent form for Chelsea in recent weeks with four goals and four assists in his last eight appearances for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.

‘We are happy with the way he has arrived,’ said Mauricio Pochettino.

‘He arrived on the last day of the transfer window but is playing like he’s been here ten years, showing his character and personality.’

Ezri Konsa has been solid at the heart of Aston Villa’s defence (Getty)

Lewis, meanwhile, has started six games for Manchester City this season and has already shown his versatility by playing as a left-back as well as a central midfielder under Pep Guardiola.

The 18-year-old made his debut for England Under-21s in March this year.