Ahead of Euro 2024, the England team led by Gareth Southgate has arrived in Germany.

The Three Lions hopefuls will be looking to improve on their previous performance, which ended in heartbreak when they lost to Italy in a penalty shootout final at Wembley.

37Gareth Southgate walked down the steps after arriving in GermanyCredit: Getty

37Southgate waved upon his arrivalCredit: Paul Edwards

37England captain Harry Kane emerged as the squad touched down in GermanyCredit: Getty

37Jude Bellingham could be the nation’s talisman this summerCredit: Getty

37Bukayo Saka was followed closely by Eberechi EzeCredit: Getty

37Declan Rice was another of the Three Lions’ biggest stars snapped at the airportCredit: Getty

37John Stones is set to be England’s key defender at the tournamentCredit: Getty

37Ollie Watkins arrives in Germany as a back-up striker to KaneCredit: Getty

37Kieran Trippier and Aaron Ramsdale were also seen in GermanyCredit: Getty

37Lewis Dunk and Ivan Toney were among the other stars picturedCredit: Getty

37Phil Foden is likely to start England’s openerCredit: Getty

37England keeper Jordan Pickford will play a crucial role this summerCredit: Getty

37Trent Alexander-Arnold may be England’s third midfielder against SerbiaCredit: Paul Edwards

37Cole Palmer is looking to add to a brilliant first season at ChelseaCredit: Getty

With his pick of a 26-man squad, Southgate, who has declined to announce if this will be his final tournament in command, took a risk.

Favorites like Jack Grealish and Harry Maguire were excluded, and others like Kobbie Mainoo, Cole Palmer, and Adam Wharton will be competing in their first tournament.

The players chosen to represent their country in the hopes of winning a major international competition for the first time since 1966 squared off on Sunday at St. George’s Park.

They arrived in Germany on Monday afternoon, intending to go to their five-star golf resort, Weimarer Land base camp, which is close to Blankenhain and for which the Football Association is said to have paid £800,000.

The athletes were reunited with Jill Scott and Josh Denzel prior to their departure at approximately 2:00 pm on the coach.

As they boarded, the team was visible wearing only black clothing.

Several celebrities, such as Aaron Ramsdale, Declan Rice, Ollie Watkins, and Harry Kane, were spotted enjoying a hot beverage.

Following their autograph signings for fans, Jude Bellingham, Eberechi Eze, and Mainoo were spotted.

37Prince William met with Gareth Southgate before they flew off to GermanyCredit: PA

37He wished the team good luck while they were still at St. George’s ParkCredit: PA

37The likes of Watkins met the Prince before their journeyCredit: AP

37Former Lioness Jill Scott caught up with the squad before they boarded their coach

37The team were seen in a black outfit

37Kane was interviewed again before getting on to the coach

37Scott also caught up with Arsenal midfielder Rice

37Bellingham was interviewed after signing fan autographs

37Mainoo was all laughs before boarding the team coach

37Southgate boarded the plane at Birmingham AirportCredit: PA

37Defender Joe Gomez was also seen getting on the flightCredit: PA

Southgate and defender Joe Gomez were then seen boarding the flight at Birmingham Airport.

After acclimatising to their surroundings, the first training session the team will then have will commence on Tuesday June 11.

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37Eze was seen signing fan autographs at St. George’s ParkCredit: Getty

37Jarrod Bowen grabbed a hot drink before getting on to the team coachCredit: Getty

37Phil Foden joined the team in their black attireCredit: Getty

37Bellingham linked up with the team after winning the Champions League last weekendCredit: Getty

England kick off their tournament on Sunday June 16 against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen.

The Three Lions will then play Denmark in Frankfurt on June 20, before their final group game against Slovenia in Cologne on June 25.

Since their strong qualifying campaign ended in November, England have not been in ideal form going into the tournament.

37Kyle Walker will be expected to add pace and experience to England’s defenceCredit: Getty

37Trent Alexander-Arnold has made a strong case to start for EnglandCredit: Getty

37Penalty specialist Toney made the cut and took selfies with fansCredit: Getty

37Palmer will be hoping for a big tournament in GermanyCredit: Getty