Either due to injury, poor form or just being overlooked, Gareth Southgate has left a whole heap of talented players at home this summer
So now we know. On Thursday, Gareth Southgate confirmed the 26 players who will travel to Germany to represent England at Euro 2024. The Three Lions head to the tournament as many fans' favourites to lift the trophy, and it's easy to see why given their wealth of talent.
So deep is the England well, though, that a number of high-profile players missed out on selection, with the likes of Jack Grealish and James Maddison joining those who were omitted from Southgate's original 33-man preliminary squad in having to make unexpected plans for the summer.
With that in mind, GOAL has put together a 26-man England squad who be at the Euros this summer. Let us know what you think in the comments, but we believe it'd have a decent chance of making it out of the groups…
Getty ImagesGK: Sam Johnstone (Crystal Palace)
Sam Johnstone has been a regular member of England squads over the past 18 months, but an elbow injury suffered in March ruled him out of making the Euros. His place was taken by club-mate Dean Henderson.
AdvertisementGetty ImagesGK: Nick Pope (Newcastle)
One of 13 players from England's 2022 World Cup squad who didn't make it to the Euros, Nick Pope missed almost six months of action due to a shoulder injury suffered in early December, meaning he fell down the goalkeeping pecking order at international level.
Getty ImagesGK: James Trafford (Burnley)
Despite a nightmarish debut season at Burnley that ended with him being dropped from the line up at Turf Moor, James Trafford was named Southgate's preliminary squad for the Euros before being dropped at final cut-downs. The former Manchester City man showed what he is capable of in England's triumphant Under-21 Euros campaign last summer, and is clearly seen as one for the future.
Getty ImagesDEF: Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton)
Having been handed his England debut in Monday's friendly win over Bosnia & Herzegovina, many presumed Jarrad Branthwaite would make the final Euros squad. But despite injuries to other centre-backs, the Everton man fell just short. It wouldn't be a shock to see him back amongst it next season.