Euro 2024: England Exclude Marcus Rashford from Euro 2024 Squad, Featuring Five Uncapped Players on Extended Roster.

Gareth Southgate Drops Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson from Euro 2024 Training Squad, Elevates Young Talent.

In a significant move, Gareth Southgate has opted to exclude Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson from the England training squad for Euro 2024, favoring the inclusion of young and promising players.

Among the notable additions are uncapped Liverpool duo Jarell Quansah and Curtis Jones, alongside Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite, Burnley's James Trafford, and Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton, who recently transitioned from the Championship with Blackburn.

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Henderson, previously the England vice-captain with 81 caps to his name, has been a mainstay in major tournaments since 2010. However, a challenging season, marked by a transfer to Al-Ettifaq and subsequent move to Ajax, has led to his omission. Rashford, a fixture in England's recent tournament squads, finds himself out of contention due to a lack of playing time and diminished performance compared to other wingers.

Southgate's selection favors in-form players such as Cole Palmer, Jarrod Bowen, and Anthony Gordon, all of whom have enjoyed productive seasons. Additionally, Jack Grealish, despite losing his spot at Manchester City, has been preferred over Rashford.

Southgate's squad, currently comprising 33 players, will eventually be trimmed to 26 for the tournament in Germany. This decision offers opportunities for the emerging generation to showcase their abilities and stake their claim for a spot in the final squad.

Notable inclusions like Quansah, who rose from League One to Liverpool's first team under Jurgen Klopp, reflect Southgate's willingness to reward standout performances. Meanwhile, the likes of Wharton and Eberechi Eze benefit from their impressive end-of-season form.

The squad features a blend of experience and youth, with established names like Luke Shaw and Kieran Trippier alongside rising talents. However, notable exclusions such as Reece James and Kalvin Phillips hint at Southgate's focus on form and fitness.

With final squad selection due after England's friendlies against Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iceland on June 8, Southgate faces critical decisions in shaping his team for the upcoming tournament.

England training squad for Euro 2024

Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson, Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale, James Trafford.

Defenders: Jarrad Branthwaite, Lewis Dunk, Joe Gomez, Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, Harry Maguire, Jarell Quansah, Luke Shaw, John Stones, Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker.

Midfielders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jude Bellingham, Conor Gallagher, Curtis Jones, Kobbie Mainoo, Declan Rice, Adam Wharton.

Forwards: Jarrod Bowen, Eberechi Eze, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane, James Maddison, Cole Palmer, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins.

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