THE league season is over…which can only mean Euro 2020 is coming your way!
We’ll be bringing up you ALL of the latest news and developments ahead of the big summer tournament right here.
And the England provisional squad has been NAMED for the Euros, with Eric Dier missing out as Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jude Bellingham have been included.
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Follow all of the latest news, build up and updates below…
THE WHITE DECISION
Ben White and Ben Godfrey been included in Gareth Southgate’s provisional 33-man England squad, ahead of Euro 2020.
Neither the Brighton defender, 23, nor the Everton ace, also 23, have yet been capped by the Three Lions at senior level.
But Southgate is excited by what they could bring in the future.
The England boss said: “Ben is younger so there’s an investment there for the future. We’ve tracked him since he was on loan at Leeds. We’ve seen him play in midfield, he’s comfortable on the ball and has pace.
“It’s still early for centre-backs of his age, and Ben Godfrey, they tend to mature later. We think it’s a good opportunity for them to come and work with us.”
Gareth Southgate addressed the media earlier todayCredit: PA S-MART DECISIONS
Tottenham are reportedly in talks with Belgium boss Roberto Martinez to become their new manager.
Sky Sports claims Daniel Levy has identified the former Everton gaffer as the perfect man to replace Jose Mourinho.
Spurs have now reached out to Martinez as he prepares for Belgium’s adventure at the Euros.
And Sky add the Spanish tactician has already told friends he expects a return to club football later this summer.
Euro 2020 could be Roberto Martinez’s final tournament in charge of BelgiumCredit: AP SOUTHGATE ON SPECULATION OVER KANE’S FUTURE AT SPURS
England boss Gareth Southgate also spoke about the uncertain future of Harry Kane at Tottenham.
He said: “I don’t ever need to have a conversation with Harry Kane regarding focus or professionalism. He has one goal this summer with us and that’s to win a European Championship.
“I know how important that is to him at this moment in time. What’s going on at his club is a matter for him and Tottenham. He’s made some statement in the last few days and, in many respects, that’s out of the way now.
“Talking across the board, I think it’s very unlikely that transfer deals will be done while we’re away. I think that’s different when we have our [training] camps in September. Very often we’re on that deadline moment and every now and then we’ve had to facilitate a medical or a meeting between a player and a manager.”
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ON TAKING 26 PLAYERS
Speaking about the increased size of squads from 23 to 26, Southgate said: “I’m still not a fan of 26, like [Spain coach] Luis Enrique.
“You want everybody to feel there or thereabouts, which is difficult if some players are not even going to be on the bench.
“It’s not a great dynamic but there’s a risk with not taking 26, with the injury doubts and Covid.”
ON WHITE AND GODFREY INCLUSIONS
Southgate added: “Ben is younger so there’s an investment there for the future. We’ve tracked him since he was on loan at Leeds. We’ve seen him play in midfield, he’s comfortable on the ball and has pace.
“It’s still early for centre-backs of his age, and Ben Godfrey, they tend to mature later. We think it’s a good opportunity for them to come and work with us.”
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BEST ENGLAND XI WHO MISSED OUT ON 33-MAN PROVISIONAL SQUAD
ON HARRY MAGUIRE’S INJURY
The England manager said: “From a club perspective, Manchester United have got a huge final tomorrow so it hasn’t been easy getting information, and we understand that.
“Kalvin Phillips also got injured with Leeds. These are the realities we’ve had to cope with in the last few days, and why we thought having more time would help us.”
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ON LEAVING OUT ERIC DIER
Southgate said: “He’s played in some big games for us. Unfortunately, I just don’t think his season’s been strong enough to make the squad.
“That wasn’t an easy conversation but he’s an outstanding professional and he took the news in a really professional way.”
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When asked why Gareth Southgate has selected 33 players rather than the confirmed 26, he said: “I think our situation is more complicated than any other country.
“Of this 33, I think 12 are going to play in the Europa League and Champions League finals.
“We felt more time would allow us to make better decisions.”
WHEN WILL THE FINAL SQUAD BE ANNOUNCED?
Gareth Southgate will reduce his 33-man squad down to 26 next Tuesday, the day before England’s first warm-up game against Austria.
Intriguing.
ENGLAND’S PROVISIONAL EURO 2020 SQUAD
Here’s another look at the 33-man provisional squad that Gareth Southgate has selected.
He will be giving a press conference at 2pm to explain his decisions.
GUTSY GARETH
UNCAPPED Ben White and Ben Godfrey have been named in England’s provisional Euro 2020 squad – but Eric Dier has been axed after a dismal season with Tottenham.
Brighton defender White and Everton’s Godfrey are part of a 33-man group chosen by boss Gareth Southgate, but Dier is the biggest casualty.
Jesse Lingard, Jude Bellingham and Mason Greenwood will all report for duty this weekend but there is no place for Southampton striker Danny Ings.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been included as one of four right-backs, and in goal Sheffield United’s Aaron Ramsdale will also train with the senior squad with Nick Pope missing out through injury.
Southgate has also drafted Jordan Henderson in despite not playing for three months, and Kalvin Phillips is fit to link up despite injuring his shoulder in the final game of the season for Leeds.
Leicester City star James Maddison has also missed out despite his stunning form for the FA Cup winners.
ENGLAND’S PROVISIONAL 33-MAN SQUAD FOR EURO 2020
GOALKEEPERS: Dean Henderson (Man Utd), Sam Johnstone (West Brom), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Aaron Ramsdale (Sheffield Utd).
DEFENDERS: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Ben Chilwell (Chelsea), Conor Coady (Wolves), Ben Godfrey (Everton), Reece James (Chelsea), Harry Maguire (Man Utd), Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa), Luke Shaw (Man Utd), John Stones (Man City), Kieran Trippier (Atletico Madrid), Kyle Walker (Man City), Ben White (Brighton).
MIDFIELDERS: Jude Bellingham (Dortmund), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Jesse Lingard (West Ham/Man Utd), Mason Mount (Chelsea), Kalvin Phillips (Leeds), Declan Rice (West Ham), James Ward-Prowse (Southampton).
FORWARDS: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton), Phil Foden (Man City), Jack Grealish (Aston Villa), Mason Greenwood (Man Utd), Harry Kane (Tottenham), Marcus Rashford (Man Utd), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Jadon Sancho (Dortmund), Raheem Sterling (Man City), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).
FRANCE’S EUROS SQUAD
Meanwhile, while we wait for Southgate, take a look at France’s 26-man squad for the Euros.
Some squad put forward by the world champions…
- GK: Hugo Lloris, (Tottenham Hotspur)
- GK: Steve Mandanda, (Marseille)
- GK: Mike Maignan, (Lille)
- DF: Raphaël Varane, (Real Madrid)
- DF: Jules Kounde, (Sevilla)
- DF: Lucas Digne, (Everton)
- DF: Benjamin Pavard, (Bayern Munich)
- DF: Lucas Hernandez, (Bayern Munich)
- DF: Presnel Kimpembe, (Paris Saint-Germain)
- DF: Clement Lenglet, (Barcelona)
- DF: Kurt Zouma, (Chelsea)
- DF: Leo Dubois, (Lyon)
- MF: Paul Pogba, (Manchester United)
- MF: Moussa Sissoko, (Tottenham Hotspur)
- MF: N’Golo Kanté, (Chelsea)
- MF: Adrien Rabiot, (Juventus)
- MF: Corentin Tolisso (Bayern Munich)
- FW: Olivier Giroud, (Chelsea)
- FW: Antoine Griezmann, (Barcelona)
- FW: Kylian Mbappé, (Paris Saint-Germain)
- FW: Kingsley Coman, (Bayern Munich)
- FW: Thomas Lemar, (Atletico Madrid)
- FW: Ousmane Dembele, (Barcelona)
- FW: Wissam Ben Yedder, (Monaco)
- FW: Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)
- FW: Marcus Thuram (Borussia Monchengladbach)
FIVE MINUTE WARNING
Five minutes until Gareth Southgate names his provisional England squad for the European Championships.
Worth stating that we are just 17 days away from the start of the tournament and 19 days away from England’s opener against Croatia.
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SunSport exclusively revealed that Brighton defender Ben White is in contention for a shock England call-up for Euro 2020.
Harry Maguire’s ankle injury plus form concerns about Eric Dier have led to the Three Lions boss suddenly looking at other options.
And White, 23, is the player who has caught his eye the most.
Southgate even made a trip down to the south coast to watch him in action earlier this month.
SunSport understands the ball-playing defender has been told to not to fly off on holiday this week after completing his Premier League season at Arsenal.
Watch this space.
ENGLAND SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT
When is the England Euro 2020 squad announced?
- Gareth Southgate will name his PROVISIONAL England squad at 1pm today.
- Southgate will be talking from The Three Lions’ St George’s Park HQ to make his announcement.
- Southgate will be able to name his final squad on June 1, especially if any of the players involved in the Europa and Champions League finals get injured.
CROATIA’S EUROS SQUAD
The full 26-man squad:
- GK: Lovre Kalinic (Hajduk Split)
- GK: Dominik Livakovic (Dinamo Zagreb)
- GK: Simon Sluga (Luton Town)
- DF: Domagoj Vida (Besiktas)
- DF: Joško Gvardiol (RB Leipzig)
- DF: Domagoj Bradarić (LOSC Lille)
- DF: Mile Škorić (Osijek)
- DF: Dejan Lovren (Zenit Saint Petersburg)
- DF: Sime Vrsaljko (Atletico Madrid)
- DF: Borna Barisic (Rangers)
- DF: Duje Caleta-Car (Marseille)
- DF: Josip Juranovic (Legia Warsaw)
- MF: Luka Modric (Real Madrid)
- MF: Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea)
- MF: Marcelo Brozovic (Internazionale)
- MF: Milan Badelj (Genoa)
- MF: Mario Pasalic (Atalanta)
- MF: Nikola Vlasic (CSKA Moscow)
- MF: Ivan Perisic (Internazionale)
- FW: Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim)
- FW: Josip Brekalo (Wolfsburg)
- FW: Mislav Orsic (Dinamo Zagreb)
- FW: Ante Budimir (Osasuna)
- FW: Kristijan Lovric (Gorica)
- FW: Ante Rebić (AC Milan)
- FW: Bruno Petković (Dinamo Zagreb)
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WALES’ PROVISIONAL EUROS SQUAD
The full provisional 28-man squad:
- GK: Wayne Hennessey (Crystal Palace)
- GK: Daniel Ward (Leicester City)
- GK: Adam Davies (Stoke City)
- DF: James Lawrence (St Pauli)
- DF: Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur)
- DF: Joe Rodon (Tottenham Hotspur)
- DF: Chris Mepham (Bournemouth)
- DF: Chris Gunter (Charlton Athletic)
- DF: Rhys Norrington-Davies (Sheffield United)
- DF: Neco Williams (Liverpool)
- MF: Joe Allen (Stoke City)
- MF: Joe Morrell (Luton Town)
- MF: Ethan Ampadu (Chelsea)
- MF: Matthew Smith (Manchester City)
- MF: Jonathan Williams (Cardiff City)
- MF: Kieffer Moore (Cardiff City)
- MF: Aaron Ramsey (Juventus)
- MF: Harry Wilson (Liverpool)
- MF: Gareth Bale (Real Madrid)
- MF: David Brooks (Bournemouth)
- MF: Tyler Roberts (Leeds United)
- FW: Tom Lawrence (Derby County)
- FW: Rabbi Matondo (Schalke 04)
- FW: Dylan Levitt (Manchester United)
- FW: Tom Lockyer (Luton Town)
- FW: Rubin Colwill (Cardiff City)
- FW: Mark Harris (Cardiff City)
- FW: George Thomas (Queens Park Rangers)
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Full 26-man squad:
GK: Craig Gordon (Hearts)
GK: David Marshall (Derby County)
GK: Jon McLaughlin (Rangers)
DF: Liam Cooper (Leeds)
DF: Nathan Patterson (Rangers)
DF: Andy Robertson (Liverpool)
DF: Grant Hanley (Norwich City)
DF: Scott McKenna (Nottingham Forest)
DF: Stephen O’Donnell (Motherwell)
DF: Kieran Tierney (Arsenal)
DF: Declan Gallagher (Motherwell)
DF: Greg Taylor (Celtic)
DF: Jack Hendry (Oostende)
MF: Billy Gilmour (Chelsea)
MF: John McGinn (Aston Villa)
MF: Callum McGregor (Celtic)
MF: Stuart Armstrong (Southampton)
MF: Scott McTominay (Manchester United)
MF: David Turnbull
MF: Ryan Christie (Celtic)
MF: John Fleck (Sheffield United)
FW: Ryan Fraser (Newcastle United)
FW: Lyndon Dykes (Queens Park Rangers)
FW: Che Adams (Southampton)
FW: Kevin Nisbet (Hibernian)
FW: James Forrest (Celtic)Credit: Getty NETHERLANDS’ PROVISIONAL EUROS SQUAD
The full provisional 36-man squad:
GK: Tim Krul (Norwich City)
GK: Jasper Cillessen (Valencia)
GK: Maarten Stekelenburg (Ajax)
GK: Marco Bizot (AZ)
DF: Kenny Tete (Fulham)
DF: Hans Hateboer (Atalanta)
DF: Rick Karsdorp (Roma)
DF: Joel Veltman (Brighton & Hove Albion)
DF: Patrick van Aanholt (Crystal Palace)
DF: Nathan Ake (Manchester City)
DF: Jurrien Timber (Ajax)
DF: Stefan de Vrij (Inter Milan)
DF: Owen Wijndal (AZ)
DF: Daley Blind (Ajax)
DF: Denzel Dumfries (PSV)
DF: Matthijs de Ligt (Juventus)
DF: Jerry St. Juste (Mainz)
MF: Teun Koopmeiners (AZ)
MF: Tonny Vilhena (Krasnodar)
MF: Marten de Roon (Atalanta)
MF: Georginio Wijnaldum (Liverpool)
MF: Ryan Gravenberch (Ajax)
MF: Davy Klaassen (Ajax)
MF: Donny van de Beek (Manchester United)
MF: Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona)
FW: Steven Berghuis (Feyenoord)
FW: Steven Bergwijn (Tottenham Hotspur)
FW: Anwar El Ghazi (Aston Villa)
FW: Cody Gakpo (PSV)
FW: Luuk De Jong (Sevilla)
FW: Memphis Depay (Lyon)
FW: Ryan Babel (Galatasaray)
FW: Donyell Malen (PSV)
FW: Luuk de Jong (Sevilla)
FW: Quincy Promes (Spartak Moscow)
FW: Wout Weghorst (Wolfsburg)BELGIUM’S EUROS SQUAD
The full 26-man squad:
- GK: Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid)
- GK: Simon Mignolet (Club Brugge)
- GK: Mats Selz (Strasbourg)
- DF: Jan Vertonghen (Benfica)
- DF: Toby Alderweireld (Tottenham Hotspur)
- DF: Thomas Vermaelen (Vissel Kobe)
- DF: Dedryck Boyata (Hertha Berlin)
- DF: Jason Denayer (Lyon)
- MF: Leander Dendoncker (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
- MF: Timothy Castagne (Leicester City)
- MF: Thomas Meunier (Borussia Dortmund)
- MF: Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)
- MF: Nacer Chadli (Istanbul Basaksehir)
- MF: Yannick Carrasco (Atletico Madrid)
- MF: Youri Tielemans (Leicester City)
- MF: Thorgan Hazard (Borussia Dortmund)
- MF Axel Witsel (Borussia Dortmund)
- MF: Dennis Praet (Leicester City)
- MF: Hans Vanaken (Club Brugge)
- FW: Dries Mertens (Napoli)
- FW: Romelu Lukaku (Internazionale)
- FW: Christian Benteke (Crystal Palace)
- FW: Michy Batshuayi (Crystal Palace)
- FW: Eden Hazard (Real Madrid)
- FW: Jeremy Doku (Rennes)
- FW: Leandro Trossard (Brighton & Hove Albion)
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