March 14, (THEWILL)- England manager, Gareth Southgate, has unveiled his squad for the upcoming international break, with Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite and Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon receiving their first senior call-ups.
As England prepares for the pivotal Euro 2024 tournament, Southgate’s selection offers insights into his plans for the national team. The high-profile matches against Brazil and Belgium will provide a stern test for the Three Lions, allowing Southgate to assess his side’s readiness for the upcoming European Championship.
The England boss has made bold decisions, dropping regular Kalvin Phillips due to his struggles at West Ham United while recalling Ivan Toney, whose previous availability was marred by a gambling ban. Liverpool defender Joe Gomez earns his first international call-up since October 2020, underscoring Southgate’s willingness to shake up his squad.
Meanwhile, Chelsea’s Cole Palmer and Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins, who has amassed an impressive 16 goals and 10 assists in the Premier League, retain their places in the setup.
Despite his recent move to Ajax, Jordan Henderson maintains his spot in the England squad. However, the injured Jack Grealish misses out on this occasion, highlighting the competition for places within Southgate’s ranks as the team prepares for the Euro 2024 campaign.
The full squad includes:
GOALKEEPERS
Sam Johnstone (Crystal Palace)
Jordan Pickford (Everton)
Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal)
DEFENDERS
Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton)
Ben Chilwell (Chelsea)
Lewis Dunk (Brighton and Hove Albion)
Joe Gomez (Liverpool)
Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa)
Harry Maguire (Manchester United)
John Stones (Manchester City)
Kyle Walker (Manchester City)
MIDFIELDERS
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
Conor Gallagher (Chelsea)
Jordan Henderson (Ajax)
James Maddison (Tottenham Hotspur)
Declan Rice (Arsenal)
FORWARDS
Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United)
Phil Foden (Manchester City)
Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Ivan Toney (Brentford)
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
