England’s Euro 2024 campaign kicks off with a friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Marking the beginning of intense competition for a spot in the final squad.
Here’s a breakdown of key details and decisions Gareth Southgate faces:
Final Squad Deadline: All teams have until Friday, June 7th to finalize their 26-man squads. While Southgate may not wait until the last minute, it will be interesting to see if players who miss the cut still participate in the Iceland friendly.
Current Training Squad:
- Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson, Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale, James Trafford
- Defenders: Jarrad Branthwaite, Lewis Dunk, Joe Gomez, Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, Harry Maguire, Jarell Quansah, Luke Shaw, John Stones, Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker
- Midfielders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Conor Gallagher, Curtis Jones, Kobbie Mainoo, Adam Wharton, Declan Rice
- Forwards: Jude Bellingham, Jarrod Bowen, Eberechi Eze, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane, James Maddison, Cole Palmer, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins
Players at Risk:
- Goalkeepers: James Trafford (youngest of the group)
- Defenders: Jarell Quansah (Liverpool youngster), Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton)
- Midfielders: Adam Wharton (potential surprise exclusion), Curtis Jones (uncertain)
- Forwards: Jack Grealish (under pressure after a challenging season), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle), Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)
With Southgate needing to choose just 3 players from each position (except goalkeepers), some tough decisions loom. Players like Grealish, Bowen, and Gordon face competition for their spots, while youngsters like Wharton and Quansah might see their Euro dreams deferred.
The friendlies against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iceland will be crucial for fringe players to showcase their talent and convince Southgate of their worth. With the deadline approaching. England’s Euro 2024 squad is taking shape, and only time will tell who makes the final cut.
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