Without Premier League stars, Gareth Southgate announced England’s squad for the European Championship; Rashford and Sterling are left out
The coach Gareth Southgate, who commands the England team, announced this Tuesday, 21st, the country’s squad for this year’s Euro Cup. On this occasion, the commander surprised by leaving several stars out, such as Rashfordof Manchester UnitedIt is Sterlingof Chelsea.
Both names mentioned were recurrent in the lists of the last major competitions, having even used the number 10 shirt recently. Despite this, the bad phase last season and the rise of other athletes meant that they were not called up for this edition of the continental tournament.
❗️ Gareth Southgate on Marcus Rashford out of England list: “I just feel other players in that area of the pitch have had better seasons. That’s it”. pic.twitter.com/bWQsJ6xmyD
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In addition to them, Jordan Hendersoncurrently in AjaxIt is Jadon Sanchoof Borussia Dortmund, will also not be present in the dispute. While the midfielder hasn’t been on a roll since leaving the Liverpoolthe attacking midfielder even recovered his good football since returning to Germany, but it wasn’t enough to guarantee his place.
Meanwhile, young people who have shown great progress during this season such as Ollie Watkins It is Cole Palmer were among those called, as well as Ivan Toney It is Mainoojust 18 years old, who was with the delegation in just one call-up before this one for the Euros.
The team’s main highlights will be Harry Kane It is Jude Bellingham, who hope to lift the competition on their continent for the first time in history. To do this, England will have to go through group C, where they will face Denmark, Slovenia and Serbia for a place in the knockout stages.
See the full list:
- Goalkeepers: Henderson, Pickford, Ramsdale and James Trafford
- Defenders: Branthwaite, Lewis Dunk, Joe Gomez, Marc Guéhi, Ezri Konsa, Maguire, Quansah, Luke Shaw, John Stones, Trippier and Walker
- Midfielders: Alexander-Arnold, Gallagher, Curtis Jones, Mainoo, Declan Rice and Adam Wharton
- Forwards: Jude Bellingham, Jarrod Bowen, Eberechi Eze, Phil Foden, Anthony Gordon, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane, James Maddison, Cole Palmer, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney and Watkins.
Source: sportbuzz
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