Jarell Quansah Shines for England U21s, Highlighting His Maturity and Readiness for Liverpool
Liverpool’s Jarell Quansah made a strong return to action for England Under-21s, showcasing his maturity and readiness for the international first team. Although he was named in Gareth Southgate’s provisional squad for the European Championships, Quansah didn’t feature in the pre-tournament friendlies. However, his recent performance against Northern Ireland demonstrated that he has outgrown his age in terms of maturity and ability.
Quansah, who hasn’t played for Liverpool since the opening weekend of the season, delivered an excellent display as he featured in the middle of a back three for England. Despite the disappointing 0-0 draw, Quansah stood out and was awarded the man-of-the-match title. This performance will undoubtedly boost his confidence and serve as a reminder to Liverpool supporters of his potential.
The absence of Harvey Elliott from the squad due to a fitness issue meant that Tyler Morton was the only other Liverpool player present alongside Quansah. Unfortunately, Morton remained on the bench for the match against Northern Ireland. However, he will have another chance to prove himself in the upcoming friendly against Austria on Monday.
In the Under-20 level, Luke Chambers started for England in a 1-1 draw against Turkiye, while Kaide Gordon came on as a substitute for the final 15 minutes. Calum Scanlon, on the other hand, remained on the bench. In the Lafarge Tournament for the Under-18s, Trey Nyoni was an unused substitute, having played and scored two days earlier. Carter Pinnington also sat on the bench for the full duration of the match, which ended in a 1-1 draw against Switzerland.
Turning our attention to Calvin Ramsay, the Liverpool right-back has faced challenges in his development due to injuries. However, he is hoping to turn things around this season while on loan at Wigan alongside Chambers. Ramsay started for Scotland U21s against Spain, despite not featuring in Wigan’s last three matches. He played 56 minutes before being replaced by Jack Milne, with all three goals in the match coming in the 13 minutes after his substitution. Ramsay will be looking to be involved in Scotland U21s’ next match against Malta, which is a qualification game for the Under-21 European Championships.
Ramsay’s loan spell at Wigan provides him with an opportunity to gain valuable experience and showcase his abilities. It is crucial for his development as he aims to make an impact upon his return to Liverpool. The faith placed in Ramsay by Scotland U21 boss Scot Gemill demonstrates the potential he possesses and the belief in his abilities.
Overall, the recent performances of Liverpool’s young talents for their respective national teams highlight the depth and quality within the club’s academy. Quansah’s impressive display for England U21s showcases his readiness for the international stage, while Ramsay’s inclusion in the Scotland U21 squad despite his injury setbacks speaks volumes about his potential. These young players are the future of Liverpool and provide optimism for the club’s supporters.