Gareth Southgate is finalizing England’s Euro 2024 squad, set for announcement on Saturday. The warm-up games are wrapping up, with England dominating Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-0 at St James’ Park and set to face Iceland at Wembley next.
With the squad submission deadline looming, Southgate faces some tough calls.
According to The Independent, Marcus Rashford, Jordan Henderson, and Ben Chilwell have already been dropped from the initial 33-man training group. Instead, young talents like Liverpool’s Jarell Quansah and Curtis Jones, Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, and Burnley’s James Trafford have been given a chance.
Player Status Breakdown
| Status | Player | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| On the Plane | Jordan Pickford | Despite a shaky season, remains Southgate’s top choice. |
| On the Plane | John Stones | Key defender, crucial to England’s setup. |
| On the Plane | Harry Maguire | Trusted by Southgate despite club struggles. |
| On the Plane | Kyle Walker | Indispensable with his speed and experience. |
| On the Plane | Kieran Trippier | Versatile, with excellent set-piece delivery. |
| On the Plane | Trent Alexander-Arnold | Offers creativity from midfield. |
| On the Plane | Jude Bellingham | Star player, crucial in midfield and attack. |
| On the Plane | Declan Rice | Irreplaceable midfield anchor. |
| On the Plane | Phil Foden | Key attacking player with exceptional form. |
| On the Plane | Bukayo Saka | First-choice on the right wing after a stellar season. |
| On the Plane | Cole Palmer | Breakout star with a fantastic season. |
| On the Plane | Harry Kane | England’s captain and top scorer. |
| Nearly There | Aaron Ramsdale | Likely to back up Pickford despite losing his spot at Arsenal. |
| Nearly There | Conor Gallagher | Energetic and reliable, valued by Southgate. |
| Nearly There | Kobbie Mainoo | Impressive breakthrough year and valuable midfield option. |
| Nearly There | James Maddison | Offers an attacking option, though might see limited play time. |
| Nearly There | Ollie Watkins | Strong case for backup striker role after a great season. |
| In Contention | Dean Henderson | Could secure the third goalkeeper spot after a solid season end with Crystal Palace. |
| In Contention | Lewis Dunk | Aerial prowess and ball-playing skills, but has raised some doubts. |
| In Contention | Marc Guehi | Highly rated, though recent injury concerns. |
| In Contention | Joe Gomez | Versatile defender with experience. |
| In Contention | Ezri Konsa | Impressive performances at Aston Villa. |
| In Contention | Luke Shaw | Preferred left-back when fit, needs to prove fitness. |
| In Contention | Eberechi Eze | Strong performances, though competition is fierce. |
| In Contention | Anthony Gordon | Compelling case with a breakout season at Newcastle. |
| Missing Out | Ben White | Not available for selection due to personal reasons. |
| Missing Out | Reece James | Consistent injuries have derailed his chances. |
| Missing Out | Ben Chilwell | Injury-hit season, missing out due to fitness issues. |
| Missing Out | Jordan Henderson | Form and fitness issues, and a move to the Saudi Pro League hasn’t helped his case. |
| Missing Out | Kalvin Phillips | Form and fitness issues have kept him out. |
| Missing Out | Marcus Rashford | Poor form sees him left out, with others stepping up in attack. |
| Missing Out | Jadon Sancho | Despite a strong loan at Dortmund, hasn’t made a case for a recall. |
| Missing Out | Raheem Sterling | Inconsistent form at Chelsea sees him miss out. |
| Outside Bets | James Trafford | Young, promising goalkeeper, but likely down the pecking order. |
| Outside Bets | Jarrad Branthwaite | Impressive but lacks senior international experience. |
| Outside Bets | Jarell Quansah | Impressive debut season but unlikely to make the final cut. |
| Outside Bets | Curtis Jones | Injuries and lack of playing time in the second half of the season. |
| Outside Bets | Adam Wharton | Promising young player, but this tournament might come too early. |
| Predicting the Squad | Goalkeepers: Pickford, Ramsdale, Henderson | |
| Predicting the Squad | Defenders: Walker, Trippier, Gomez, Stones, Dunk, Maguire, Guehi, Konsa, Shaw | |
| Predicting the Squad | Midfielders: Rice, Mainoo, Alexander-Arnold, Gallagher, Maddison, Bellingham | |
| Predicting the Squad | Forwards: Saka, Bowen, Foden, Palmer, Eze, Gordon, Watkins, Kane |
The final squad announcement is eagerly anticipated as England gears up for Euro 2024, kicking off against Serbia on June 15th. With fierce competition for spots, Southgate’s choices could be pivotal for England’s success in Germany.
