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Who picks the Under-21s squad?
Gareth Southgate, the senior England manager, has no direct involvement in selecting the Under-21s squad. That responsibility falls to the Under-21s head coach, currently Thomas Tuchel. His decisions are independent, though he will consider players who are close to the senior team, like Jobe Bellingham, for their development.
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