England manager Gareth Southgate has announced his provisional 33-man squad for Euro 2024, featuring some notable inclusions and exclusions. Among the surprises are the call-ups for Eberechi Eze, Marc Guehi, and Kobbie Mainoo, while established players like Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson did not make the cut.
The squad includes five uncapped players, with Liverpool's Curtis Jones and Jarell Quansah, Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite, Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton, and Burnley's James Trafford all getting the nod. The group is particularly strong in attacking talent, with the likes of Cole Palmer, Anthony Gordon, and Ollie Watkins also making the squad.
Despite his recent suspension for breaching betting rules, Brentford's Ivan Toney has been included in the squad. Jack Grealish, who had limited game time at Manchester City, was also selected. Manchester United's Luke Shaw, currently sidelined with an injury, has been named in the squad.
The final squad submission deadline is June 7, with Southgate needing to trim the squad to 26 players. Rashford, a key figure in previous tournaments, was left out this time around after a challenging season with Manchester United. Henderson, who moved to Ajax in January, was also omitted from the squad.
England will face Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iceland in June as part of their preparations for the tournament. The squad features a mix of experienced players and promising talents, setting the stage for an exciting campaign in Euro 2024.
Goalkeepers: James Trafford, Dean Henderson, Aaron Ramsdale, Jordan Pickford
Defenders: Jarrad Branthwaite, Jarrell Quansah, Luke Shaw, Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, Lewis Dunk, Joe Gomez, Kyle Walker, Harry Maguire, John Stones, Kieran Trippier
Midfielders: Adam Wharton, Kobbie Mainoo, Curtis Jones, Conor Gallagher, Declan Rice, Trent Alexander-Arnold
Forwards: Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane, Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, James Maddison, Jarrod Bowen, Eberechi Eze, Jack Grealish
