England Name Squad for Euro 2024: Who is In?

Southgate Makes Bold Calls for Euro 2024 Squad

England manager Gareth Southgate will be taking a squad of 26 players to Euro 2024 in Germany.

This time, Southgate has been praised for selecting players based on their current form, a criticism he faced in the past. While there are debates around certain decisions, overall, his choices appear justified.

Notable Omissions and Surprises

One of the most significant omissions is Manchester City’s Jack Grealish, who has been left out in favor of players like Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze, Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon, and West Ham United’s Jarrod Bowen, all of whom have had impressive seasons.

Similarly, Tottenham’s James Maddison has not made the cut, despite strong performances earlier in the season.

Debutants Live Their Dream

Among the debutants, Adam Wharton has captured attention. Wharton’s standout performance against Bosnia-Herzegovina showed his calmness on the ball and vision.

This convinced Southgate of his readiness to join the squad. His inclusion is a testament to the excellent work happening at Crystal Palace.

Controversial Selections

There are discussions around the inclusion of Brighton’s Lewis Dunk over Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite.

While some believe Branthwaite deserved the spot, Southgate’s decision reflects his commitment to form and his strategic vision for the tournament.

As England prepares to face Serbia in their opening game, the squad’s composition highlights Southgate’s willingness to make bold, informed decisions.

The mix of experienced players and fresh talent could be the key to England’s success in Euro 2024.

Here’s the Full Squad at a glance.

Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal)

Defenders:

Lewis Dunk (Brighton & Hove Albion), Joe Gomez (Liverpool), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Luke Shaw (Manchester United), John Stones (Manchester City), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United), Kyle Walker (Manchester City)

Midfielders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace)

Attackers:

Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United), Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Cole Palmer (Chelsea),  Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ivan Toney (Brentford), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).

What do you think? Who do you think doesn’t deserve to be in the squad?

Answers in comment. And, keep it here as we will be bringingg you the Euros 2024 highlights and predictions throughout the tournament.