Gareth Southgate Announces Preliminary England Euro 2024 Squad

With Euro 2024 just 1 month away, England fans have been waiting in anticipation for manager Gareth Southgate to announce which players he will be taking with him to Germany.

On Tuesday 21st May at 2pm, the England manager revealed his preliminary England squad for the Euro 2024 tournament. This is a 33-man list which will be cut down to 26 when Southgate reveals his final squad for the tournament by midnight on June 7th.

Euro 2024 takes place from 14th June – 14th July this summer in Germany and England are currently the favourites with the bookies, priced at just 3/1. WhichBookie will be covering every game at this year’s tournament, providing Euro 2024 betting tips, match previews and sharing the best offers out there.

One of the most significant surprises is the exclusion of Marcus Rashford, who played a pivotal role in England’s recent World Cup. Despite his past contributions, Southgate has opted to overlook Rashford in favour of players who have had notably better seasons.

Fresh faces include players like Adam Wharton, Eberechi Eze, Marc Guehi, and goalkeeper Dean Henderson, bringing a wave of excitement and energy to the team.

Southgate’s goalkeeping picks:

• Dean Henderson (Nottingham Forest)
• Jordan Pickford (Everton)
• Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal)
• James Trafford (Burnley)

Southgate’s emphasis on defensive stability is evident with 11 defenders in his provisional squad. This decision to tally up on defenders reflects his concerns around injuries and the need for a robust backline heading into this years Euro’s.

• Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton)
• Lewis Dunk (Brighton & Hove Albion)
• Joe Gomez (Liverpool)
• Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace)
• Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa)
• Harry Maguire (Manchester United)
• Jarrell Quansah (Liverpool)
• Luke Shaw (Manchester United)
• John Stones (Manchester City)
• Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United)
• Kyle Walker (Manchester City)

In midfield, Southgate has chosen a mix of reliable players and rising talents:

• Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)
• Conor Gallagher (Chelsea)
• Curtis Jones (Liverpool)
• Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United)
• Declan Rice (Arsenal)
• Adam Wharton (Blackburn Rovers)

England’s attack is one of the most formidable in the world, with a lineup that includes Harry Kane, who brings his prolific goal-scoring prowess and leadership and is one of our football experts’ tips for Serbia vs England on 16th June, Phil Foden, known for his dribbling, speed, and vision, as well as Bukayo Saka, whose pace and versatility make him a constant menace for defenders. The inclusion of players like Jack Grealish and James Maddison adds creativity. This well-rounded attack is expected to cause difficulties for any defence.

• Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
• Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United)
• Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace)
• Phil Foden (Manchester City)
• Jack Grealish (Manchester City)
• Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
• Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
• James Maddison (Tottenham Hotspur)
• Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
• Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
• Ivan Toney (Brentford)
• Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)

As Southgate finalises his squad amid injury concerns, we are left eagerly waiting to see how England will perform in the upcoming friendlies. The exclusion of certain players and the inclusion of fresh talents could mark a new chapter for the English team, one that we hope will lead us to victory in this years European Championship.