Gareth Southgate has officially unveiled the final 26-man England squad set to compete in UEFA EURO 2024 in Germany. Anticipation is building as the Three Lions prepare to make their mark on the tournament, with the selected players now focused on final preparations.
The journey to this final squad announcement began with a 33-man training group named in May, allowing Southgate to assess options and combinations ahead of the prestigious tournament. This extended squad convened last week, participating in a প্রস্তুতি game against Bosnia & Herzegovina at St. James’ Park. Following that match and further evaluation, the last decisions have been made to trim the squad to the required 26 players for EURO 2024.
Before heading to Germany on Monday, June 10th, the England squad will face Iceland in a final প্রস্তুতি match at Wembley. This game provides a crucial opportunity for Southgate to fine-tune his team and tactics before their EURO 2024 campaign officially kicks off. England’s first match in the tournament is against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday, June 16th, a highly anticipated opener for fans and pundits alike.
The group stage fixtures continue with a match against Denmark in Frankfurt on Thursday, June 20th, followed by a final group game against Slovenia in Cologne on Tuesday, June 25th. England are placed in a competitive group, and fans are eager to see how the chosen squad will perform on the European stage.
The squad announcement itself was uniquely presented across England’s social media channels, featuring a video that included fans from various backgrounds, hometown heroes, and former players. This engaging video showcased the nationwide excitement and support for the Three Lions as each player selected for the England EURO 2024 squad was revealed. This innovative approach highlighted the connection between the team and its passionate fanbase.
England EURO 2024 Squad in Full:
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)
Forwards: 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)
This England squad for Euro 2024 blends experienced internationals with exciting young talent. The nation now looks forward to supporting the Three Lions as they aim for success in Germany this summer.
