The curtains are quickly closing in terms of club football and fanatics, players and enthusiasts are already looking ahead to the next exciting competition in European football, The Euros 2024. As the qualified European national men’s teams are getting ready for the competition one of the most anticipated news was announced on Tuesday morning. Gareth Southgate the England football team gaffer has broken the internet with news of his selection of the team that is going to represent the Land of the Queen in this year’s Euro competition.
While the provisional squad as expected has the regular superstars who grace the stage representing England in the big competition, Gareth Southgate has surprised everyone with new additions to his squad, providing versatility and depth. Let us take a deep dive into the skills, talent, and capabilities of the provisional squad.
The Gareth Southgate 2024 Euros Provisional Squad
The 30-man-long squad by Gareth Southgate has a diverse list of players, mostly established in their respective soccer clubs while some are emerging talents. This showcases the manager’s strategy of continuity while keeping abreast with the development of the game.
Let us take a look at the 30 names on the list.
Goalkeepers
Jordan Pickford (Everton), has had a wonderful season at the club level helping his team avoid relegation and amassing the second-most clean shits in the EPL. He is expected to be the number one goalkeeper during the tournament.
Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal), Although he has fallen down the pecking order at the club level. We cannot deny that he is talented in the post and he is a strong backup. Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace) & James Trafford (Burnley) are the third and fourth-choice English goalkeepers for the Euro 2024
Defenders
The defensive lineup of Gareth Southgate’s team features experienced names the likes of Harry Maguire (Manchester United), who has seen a resurgence in his career after earlier bumpy seasons. John Stones (Manchester City), has been phenomenal and he deservingly won the EPL and still is in the FA Cup final. Kyle Walker (Manchester City) is another force to reckon with at right back.
Garrad Branthwaite (Everton), Lewis Dunk (Brighton & Hove Albion), Joe Gomez (Liverpool), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Jarell Quansah (Liverpool)
The Defensive department has seen newcomers reflecting Southgate’s willingness to give opportunities to in-form players.
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Midfielders
In the middle of the park, Gareth Southgate has named a star-studded lineup anchored by seasoned players like Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), who plays as a defender at the club level. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), has had a very impactful season at the club level Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Curtis Jones (Liverpool), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), the emerging teenage superstar Declan Rice (Arsenal), the box to box 100m pounds midfielder, Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) showcasing the depth and versatility in the midfield ranks.
Forwards
In the attacking department, captain Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) leads Gareth Southgate’s line of capable hitmen who will punish teams if given the slightest opportunity. The other football mercenaries include big names such as Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United), Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Jack Grealish (Manchester City), James Maddison (Tottenham Hotspur), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ivan Toney (Brentford), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
Big Name Omissions
One of the shocking news that has left football fans perplexed is Gareth Southgate’s omission of household names in this current list. On top of the list is Manchester United forward Rashford pays the price for his inconsistent form at the club level, Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell has also lost the privilege of representing his country, and Rahim Sterlin the Chelsea forward will also fail to represent his country for the first time since the year 2012.
As the tournament kicks off on the 14th of June fans will be eagerly waiting to see how their country will represent them on the field. I am rest assured that this squad is capable of fighting and winning this trophy. Will they manage to bring it home? What are your thoughts?
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