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Manchester City Treble winner Rico Lewis omitted from England Under 21s squad, as boss Lee Carsley picks just one recognised striker for the European Championships

Manchester City Treble winner Rico Lewis has been omitted from England Under 21s’ European Championship squad.

Lewis enjoyed a breakout year at the Etihad Stadium, making 23 appearances under Pep Guardiola as City made history.

The 18-year-old impressed as he switched between right back and central midfield but has not done enough to earn a Euro call-up from England boss Lee Carsley.

Carsley goes to the tournament in Romania and Georgia with just one recognised striker, Cameron Archer, after Folarin Balogun switched allegiances to the United States.

Curtis Jones has been used as a false nine by the Under 21s, while Morgan Gibbs-White, Anthony Gordon, Emile Smith Rowe and Noni Madueke offer added firepower.