Gareth Southgate has officially named the final 26-man England squad for UEFA EURO 2024, setting the stage for the Three Lions’ campaign in Germany. The announcement comes after a period of anticipation and preparation, including a pre-tournament training camp and friendly matches.
England’s journey to EURO 2024 began with a 33-man training squad named in May, which convened ahead of warm-up fixtures. The final selection was made after England played Bosnia & Herzegovina at St. James’ Park and just before their last preparation game against Iceland at Wembley. This Iceland match serves as the final opportunity for the squad to fine-tune their strategies before heading to Germany on Monday, June 10th.
The EURO 2024 tournament will see England kick off their Group C campaign against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday, June 16th. Following this, they will face Denmark in Frankfurt on Thursday, June 20th, and conclude the group stage against Slovenia in Cologne on Tuesday, June 25th. Fans are eager to see how this England squad will perform on the European stage.
The squad announcement was uniquely revealed through social media channels with a video featuring fans, hometown heroes, and ex-players, all contributing to unveil the players chosen to represent England this summer. This innovative approach highlights the connection between the team and its supporters nationwide.
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 squad blends experienced campaigners with exciting young talents, aiming to bring EURO success to England. With a mix of Premier League stars and international experience, expectations are high for England’s performance in EURO 2024.
The focus now shifts to the final preparations and the anticipation of England’s opening match. Football fans worldwide will be watching to see if this carefully selected Euro 2024 England Squad can live up to the nation’s hopes and dreams.
