Gareth Southgate has officially announced the final 26-man England squad that will represent the nation at UEFA EURO 2024 in Germany. The Three Lions are set to compete in this prestigious tournament, and anticipation is building as they finalize their preparations. This selection follows a period of training and warm-up matches, ensuring the team is ready for the challenges ahead.
Having initially named a 33-man training squad in May, Southgate has now made the tough decisions to trim the group down to the permitted 26 players for the EURO 2024 competition. Before heading to Germany, England will play their final preparation match against Iceland at Wembley. This game provides a crucial opportunity for the team to fine-tune their strategies and build momentum before the tournament officially begins. The squad previously faced Bosnia & Herzegovina at St. James’ Park, further aiding their preparation process.
England’s journey in EURO 2024 kicks off with a match against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday, June 16th. Following this, they will face Denmark in Frankfurt on Thursday, June 20th, and conclude their group stage matches against Slovenia in Cologne on Tuesday, June 25th. These fixtures promise to be exciting encounters as England aims to progress through the group stage and make a strong impact in the tournament.
The squad announcement was innovatively revealed through England’s social media channels with a video featuring fans, ex-players, and hometown heroes, all contributing to unveil the selected players. This creative approach highlights the nationwide support behind the Three Lions as they embark on their EURO 2024 campaign.
Confirmed England EURO 2024 Squad:
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)
