why are england not in u20 world cup

England are not in the current U20 World Cup because they failed to qualify for the tournament. Specifically, England missed out on a place after losing to Norway’s U19 team in a crucial qualification playoff, losing 3-0, with Norway scoring three late goals. This defeat meant that England could not defend their previous U20 World Cup title they won in 2017. Their elimination came as a surprise and disappointment given their strong recent history in the competition. Additionally, club-level issues such as players being blocked by their clubs (e.g., Chelsea blocking Carney Chukwuemeka's call-up) have sometimes impacted squad strength for the tournament. The combination of failing to qualify and player availability has contributed to England's absence from the current U20 World Cup.