Charlie Cresswell, despite being absent from Leeds United due to personal reasons, has earned a place in the England Under-21 squad for the upcoming European Championship qualifiers against Serbia and Northern Ireland. Leeds manager Daniel Farke revealed that Cresswell had been missing from training for personal reasons, raising uncertainty about his availability for the Plymouth clash. Farke did not elaborate on the nature of Cresswell’s personal issues, leaving room for speculation. However, Cresswell’s inclusion in the England U21 squad suggests that the matter may not be too serious.
In recent weeks, Cresswell has found consistent playing time with the England U21s, as he struggles to secure a spot in the Leeds United lineup, even failing to make the bench when everyone is fit. Despite not featuring for Leeds since October 7, where he remained on the bench against Bristol City, Cresswell has actively participated in two England U21 games against Serbia and Ukraine, earning him another call-up.
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Notably, Cresswell’s last three starts in any competition have been for the England U21 team. The continuous lack of opportunities at Leeds under Farke’s management may lead Cresswell to consider seeking a new club in the upcoming January transfer window, either on loan or through a more permanent solution. The recent exclusion from the Leeds squad has seemingly made this decision easier for Cresswell, potentially prompting him to explore a move, at least on loan, when the transfer window reopens.