Harry Maguire has shared his disappointment after being left out of England’s squad for Euro 2024. Alongside him, Tottenham’s James Maddison also missed the cut, as did Liverpool’s Curtis Jones, despite being part of Gareth Southgate’s 33-man provisional squad.
Manchester City’s Jack Grealish and Liverpool’s uncapped defender Jarell Quansah were reportedly also informed they wouldn’t make the final squad. Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite and Burnley’s James Trafford are believed to be the other players left out.
Southgate had planned to announce the final squad by Friday, following England’s warm-up match against Finland at Wembley. However, the players who didn’t make it quickly confirmed their omissions, with the Football Association now set to reveal the official list on Thursday.
Maguire, a key player in Southgate’s defense, was cut due to a calf injury that kept him out of action, including Manchester United’s FA Cup final win against Manchester City. On Instagram, the 31-year-old expressed his frustration, saying, “I am devastated not to have been selected. Despite my best efforts, I have not been able to overcome an injury to my calf. Simply, I am absolutely gutted.”
James Maddison, introduced as a substitute in England’s recent friendly win against Bosnia and Herzegovina, also took to social media to express his disappointment. He acknowledged his dip in form after returning from injury, admitting, “Trained well and worked hard all week, but if I’m honest, my form for Spurs wasn’t at the levels I had set, which gave Gareth a decision to make. I still thought there would be a space for me in a 26-man squad.”
Grealish, who was left out of several key matches by City’s Pep Guardiola, and also started the FA Cup final on the bench, is another high-profile omission.
On a positive note, Manchester United’s Luke Shaw has returned to training after a long muscle injury, boosting his chances of making the squad. Shaw, who scored in the Euro 2020 final, hasn’t played since February but hopes to join England’s bid for their first major trophy in 58 years.
England’s Euro campaign kicks off against Serbia on June 16, followed by matches against Denmark and Slovenia in Group C.
