Gareth Southgate has dropped bombshells in England’s final 26-player squad for Euro 2024, sidelining big names like Manchester City’s Jack Grealish and Manchester United’s Harry Maguire. 🚨 The Three Lions’ manager trimmed seven players from his provisional list, signaling a bold shift toward youth and fresh talent.
Who Didn’t Make the Cut?
Alongside Grealish and Maguire, Tottenham’s James Maddison, Liverpool duo Curtis Jones and Jarell Quansah, Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, and Burnley’s James Trafford were also axed. The move has sparked debate among fans, with some calling it a risky reboot. 🔄
New Blood Rising
Over half the squad (12 players!) are Euro rookies, making this one of England’s most youth-driven squads in recent history. 🎯 Southgate’s lineup swaps nearly 50% of the 2022 World Cup squad, betting on dynamic newcomers to bring home the trophy. 🏆
From Qatar to Germany: A New Era
With veterans benched and fresh faces like [Insert Example Youth Player Here – placeholder based on user input], the squad’s average age drops sharply. Will this gamble pay off? Fans are split, but one thing’s clear: Southgate’s playing the long game. ⏳⚡
