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By Friday at 11 o’clock, an hour after the last friendly against Iceland ended, Gareth Southgate had to narrow down his initial 33-man training team to 26 players.
Instead оf waiting until UEFA’s deadline, England’s manager chоse tо disclоse the final selectiоn оn the night befоre the Wembley gооdbye.
The loss of Jarell Quansah, Curtis Jones, James Trafford, and Jarrad Branthwaite—an inexperienced quartet—is predictable, but the departures of Grealish, Madison, and Maguire stand out more.
Both Grealish, a playmaker for Manchester City, and Maddison, a Tottenham player, were informed that they will not be traveling to Germany after making substitute appearances against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday.
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I had hoped to be included in the 26-man roster because I believe I offer something unique and since I have been a stalwart during this entire Euro 2024 qualifying campaign in Germany. However, the manager has made the decision, and I must respect it.
“I am certain that I will return. What an incredible group of guys; I consider them among of my closest friends, and I wish them the best of luck in Germany. I truly hope that football returns home.Given Maguire’s significance to Southgate’s squad in the past three tournaments, his potential departure could prove to be a significant setback.
Due to his sluggish recovery, the 31-year-old defender will miss Manchester United’s FA Cup final and the European Championships. He injured his calf in training in early May and was expected to be available for the match.
Maguire expressed his disappointment on social media after being passed over for England’s Euro 2018 roster.
My calf issue has not responded to any treatment, no matter how much I’ve tried. Perhaps I tried to achieve too much. I am devastated, plain and simple.
Representing England is an incredible privilege for me. For me, it’s paramount. Joining the rest of the nation in rooting for the team as a fan is my plan B in the event that my playing career is cut short. You guys should win it.
“Then, in order to get ready for next season, I will go back to being supervised by the Manchester United medical staff.”Left back Luke Shaw, who has been out with a muscular ailment since mid-February, will be traveling to Germany with his Manchester United teammates. Shaw had been a bigger question mark.
Among them is Adam Wharton, a fellow midfielder who had an impressive appearance off the bench against Bosnia; Kobbie Mainoo, who is 19 years old, is the youngest member of this group.
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England will begin their Euro campaign on June 16 in Gelsenkirchen against Serbia, and they will finish Group C with matches against Slovenia and Denmark.