Two additional Footballers are set to miss out on securing spots in England’s final 26-man squad for Euro 2024.
Ahead of this summer’s tournament, manager Gareth Southgate had initially selected a 33-man provisional squad, intending to trim it down before the comPetition begins, leaving only 26 players on the roster.
Among those not making the cut is Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison, whose exclusion was confirmed on Wednesday night after much speculation surrounding the decision.
Despite featuring in a friendly match against Bosnia, the 27-year-old won’t be donning the Three Lions jersey this summer, despite his 28 appearances for Spurs in the Premier League last season under Ange Postecoglou.
Maddison, who was part of the Qatar 2022 World Cup squad, did not see any playing time during the tournament.
Another casualty of the selection process is Curtis Jones, with recent reports suggesting he will also miss out on a place in the final squad. Southgate has already informed Jones, who made 36 appearances across all comPetitions for Liverpool last season, that he won’t be part of the summer setup.
According to sources, Jarell Quansah, Jones’ teaMMAte at Liverpool, is also likely to be left out. The 25-year-old, recognized as one of the premier full-backs in Football, has impressed Southgate but may not make the final cut.
Reflecting on the squad selection, Southgate expressed satisfaction with the talent pool at his disposal, stating, “We were really thrilled.” He highlighted the versatility and adaptability of the players, emphasizing the need for various strategies to navigate the challenges posed by different opponents in the tournament.
