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      Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden both set to start for England at Euro 2024 as Gareth Southgate’s plan revealed

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      GARETH SOUTHGATE aims to swap the positions of Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham at Euro 2024.And the England boss reckons fans worry too much about formations.Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden are both set to start for EnglandCredit: EPABoth were won Player of the Year awards in their respective leaguesCredit: GettyFoden is set to start on the left for the Three LionsFoden is set to start on the left flank, with Bellingham as a No 10 — but they will interchange during matches.Southgate said: “It’s about where they start and where you want them to end up. That’s the key.“In the way Jude was defending on the left for Real Madrid, he wasn’t stuck out on the left. And I think that’s how the modern game is. Everybody with the ball is in a completely different area.“You write a formation down but you’re never in it really. So it just helps for the teamsheet.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“Jude’s playing the season very high up the pitch for Madrid. “Defensively a bit of a mix. He’s defended as a 10 or as a left winger at times.”Southgate has a number of options to choose from to get the most out of Foden and Bellingham.Foden impressed for Manchester City playing on both flanks and centrally this season, winning the Football Writer’s Player of the Year in the process.Most read in FootballAdam Wharton could benefit if Foden is played out wideCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBellingham won LaLiga’s player of the season playing in an advanced role for Real, often operating as a false nine.For England he has played close to Harry Kane in recent months and showed his instinct for a goal as he poached a late equaliser against Belgium in March.Many England fans have called for Foden and Bellingham to both play centrallyHarry Kane tried to STEAL Cole Palmer’s first England goal as Southgate reveals he begged to be brought on for penaltyHe can also operate as a number eight if Southgate wants to use Foden centrally, which could provide a chance for Anthony Gordon or Cole Palmer.While emerging stars Kobbie Mainoo and Adam Wharton could benefit if Foden starts on either flank. More

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      Ivan Toney set to get just MINUTES to save Euro 2024 spot as he heads up seven-man list of England stars at risk of axe

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      IVAN TONEY will get a last-ditch chance to grab a Euro 2024 spot.England boss Gareth Southgate must deliver his final 26-man squad to Uefa before the 11pm deadline on Friday — just over an hour after the final whistle against Iceland at Wembley.Ivan Toney might have to shine against Iceland to stay in the squadCredit: GettyGareth Southgate suggested his priority is ‘to get Harry Kane right’Credit: RexJarrad Branthwaite and James Maddison are all smiles centre stage in training but are sweating on their places for the EurosCredit: ReutersToney did not feature in Monday’s 3-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina as Southgate wanted to give minutes to fit-again Harry Kane, who has struggled with a back injury.Southgate confirmed Toney will be involved against Iceland but added: “I have got to get Harry Kane right.“Sometimes the priorities of what’s required and what you would like to see, as well, means you can’t achieve all of those objectives. Simple as that.”Toney, 28, was out until January serving an eight-month betting ban and failed to score in his final eight games for Brentford.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBut the striker netted a penalty in the Three Lions’ 2-2 draw with Belgium in March and has trained well with Southgate’s squad.Kane, who scored the third goal against Bosnia, had not played since Bayern Munich’s 2-1 Champions League loss at Real Madrid on May 8.The former Tottenham striker is set to start on Friday so Toney may have to come off the bench.Manchester City trio Phil Foden, Kyle Walker and John Stones plus United’s Kobbie Mainoo will also return after being given extra days off following the FA Cup final.Most read in Euro 2024Jack Grealish and Eberechi Eze were back in England training after doing their chances a fair bit of good in Monday’s 3-0 friendly winCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMainoo and Foden joined the squad yesterday.Southgate must axe seven players from his provisional group.Joe Cole and Rio Ferdinand pick their England starting 11 for opening game of EurosEberechi Eze improved his chances with a decent display against Bosnia while Jack Grealish also impressed as a sub.Toney, keeper Dean Henderson, Joe Gomez, Jarrad Branthwaite, Jarell Quansah, Curtis Jones and James Maddison are those in danger of being axed.Man City’s Phil Foden, John Stones and Kyle Walker return for EnglandCredit: Alamy More

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      Adam Wharton achieves never-before-seen feat on England debut and could partner Declan Rice in Serbia Euro 2024 opener

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      ADAM WHARTON had not even played for England’s Under-21s until March, let alone the senior team.International football, particularly ahead of a major tournament, is all about grabbing your chance when it comes — even if we are only talking about a few precious minutes on the pitch.Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton stood out during his England debutEngland star Wharton completed all his passes against BosniaWharton made history with his stunning performance for EnglandAnd the 20-year-old Crystal Palace midfielder has done exactly that.Wharton —  still playing for Blackburn in January — could walk down many high streets unnoticed but in a few weeks’ time he might  be a household name.Outstanding in 15 Premier League starts for Palace following his £18million move, Wharton could now be part of Gareth Southgate’s 26-man Euro 2024 squad.Incredibly, he is even pushing for a starting place in the opener against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen in 11 days.Read More on FootballIf everyone is fit, boss Southgate knows ten of his starting XI. Yet there remains a huge question mark over who partners Declan Rice in central midfield.It could be Wharton. It might be 19-year-old Kobbie Mainoo. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Conor Gallagher are also in the running.Liverpool’s Curtis Jones has been included in the provisional 33-man party but is yet to get a chance.The final audition will take place against Iceland at Wembley on Friday.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSouthgate has until midnight after that to submit a final squad to Uefa.Wharton looked at home in midfield after arriving as a 62nd-minute sub in the 3-0 friendly win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday.Watch Thomas Muller leave message for Harry Kane as Germany team leave England’s luxury Euro 2024 campSince Opta stats began in 2008, Wharton became the only midfielder to attempt 30-plus passes on his England debut and complete every single one — 37 out of 37.Wharton’s rise has been meteoric. In March, he was selected for the Elite League squad, formerly known as the Under-20s. He played 55 minutes in a 5-1 win over Poland.A few days later, he was parachuted into the U21s’ squad and came on as a 68th-minute sub in a 7-0 thrashing of Luxembourg in Bolton.By then, Wharton had already hit the ground running for Palace — although he was handed a brutal lesson on his debut in a 4-1 hammering at Brighton.Wharton told SunSport in May: “It wasn’t the best start. I got caught on the ball and then they went on to score from that. It was a wake-up call.“It helped me as much as it was a bad moment at the time. Without that, I wouldn’t have learned that lesson.”Wharton attracts interestWharton has not looked back since. Liverpool and Newcastle were interested when the Eagles took the plunge — but now Bayern Munich are hovering.Asked about Wharton’s impact in his first senior call-up, a smiling Southgate said: “There is no question he has impressed us. I’m really pleased.“He showed in the cameo what we’ve seen in training in the last week and what we’ve seen with his club.“He is a very calm boy. He seems to have taken everything in his stride and when you talk to him, he is unflappable — as he was on the pitch.“That ability to receive a ball and see a picture early and play it forward, that isn’t something you should underestimate.“The other players have recognised his quality. There’s a lot still ahead of him.Southgate praises Wharton“Players like Toni Kroos and Luka Modric have been around for a decade and know how to control the rhythm of a game.“That’s a step beyond where we’re at with Wharton and Mainoo. They’re really tender in their development.“They’re doing really well and we’re excited about working with them.“But we’ve got to be realistic about what that’s going to look like in terms  of controlling the tempo at the highest possible level — which is also a step none of them have seen.”So, Southgate will maybe call on Alexander-Arnold, who started against Bosnia in central midfield but switched to right-back before scoring a cracker for 2-0. Despite being aged 25, the Liverpool man has only won 24 England caps.The Three Lions chief said: “It is a role he is discovering. He is hungry to learn and has been since I talked to him about playing there a year or so ago.Alexander-Arnold competition“We will have different challenges in this tournament and we are going to  have to have different ways of solving problems that teams pose us.“Trent has had a difficult international career because of the strength in depth in that area.“We haven’t always been able to give him the amount of football that his talent deserves.“But we  always tried to find a way  to do that — and I think he knows that and appreciates that.”Southgate was then asked whether Alexander-Arnold would be comfortable in that central role at a tournament.He replied: “That is the unknown. Obviously with Gallagher, with Mainoo, even with Wharton, you know exactly what they can and what they can’t do.“None of these players can do everything so you are trying to work out what is the right balance.“Obviously, Declan is going to be in there so what is the balance with him? It could be different for different games.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I think we will play against a back five at certain times and we have got some good options.“Both in terms of what we start with but also how we can adapt the team during matches.” More

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      Southampton release FIVE players after promotion to Premier League as Euro 2024 star becomes unemployed

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      PROMOTED Southampton are offloading five players – including Scotland’s Euro 2024 midfielder Stuart Armstrong.The long-serving star won’t be returning to the Premier League with the Saints following their Wembley play-off joy.Stuart Armstrong is on Scotland duty ahead of Euro 2024 but will be without a club when his Southampton contract expires later this monthCredit: GettyArmstrong helped the Saints back up to the PremCredit: GettyThe announcement comes just days before the 32-year-old takes part in only the Scots’ third-ever Euros.The Saints are also releasing Jake Vokins, Dynel Simeu, Matt Carson and Luke Pearce.Armstrong has netted 50 goals in 214 appearances for Southampton since arriving from Celtic in 2018.The former Dundee United ace, who has 50 caps, will depart St Mary’s Stadium when his contract expires later this month.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSSouthampton also revealed negotiations with two other club stalwarts are continuing – one being a Scotland team-mate of Armstrong.Striker Che Adams, 27, has played 30 games for the Tartan Army.Goalkeeper Alex McCarthy, 34, is the second experienced player facing an uncertain future.He won his only England cap in 2018, two years after joining the Saints from Crystal Palace.Most read in FootballNamesake Adam Armstrong hit Southampton’s play-off final winnerCredit: RexBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSouthampton said the duo were “approaching the end of their contracts, with talks ongoing regarding potential new deals”.And of outgoing Armstrong, the south coast side added: “The club would like to thank Stuart for his commitment and effort during his time as a Saint, and we wish him the very best in whatever comes next.”Scientist predicts Germany v Scotland Euro 2024 result – using deadly E. coli bacteriaRussell Martin’s men landed an instant return to the Prem with a 1-0 play-of final triumph over Leeds.In fact, the victory helped ensure the name Armstrong will live long in the mind of Saints’ supporters.Stuart himself didn’t play but namesake frontman Adam did – firing a clinical clincher on 24 minutes.Russell Martin’s managerial career
      MK Dons (2019-21): 80 games, 30 wins, 19 draws, 31 losses – 37.5 win %
      Swansea (2021 – 23): 99 games, 36 wins, 27 draws, 36 losses – 36 win %
      Southampton (2023-present): 54 games, 30 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses – 55.5 win % More

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      Football in England BANNED for four weeks as little-known rules take effect ahead of Euro 2024

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      A LITTLE-KNOW FA rule has seen football in England BANNED ahead of Euro 2024.The England national team is gearing up for its European Championship campaign in Germany as it looks to go one better than runners-up at Euro 2020.Football games in England are not permitted between June 1 and June 30Credit: GettyFA rules only allow for only a few exceptions including national representative matchesCredit: GettyThat has seen two friendlies – one a 3-0 win against Bosnia & Herzegovina and a second against Iceland – booked before the tournament proper begins on June 14.However, fans wanting to play football of their own will not be able to do so until after June 30, at least in an 11-a-side capacity.This is thanks to an FA rule which stops all competitive 11-a-side matches during the “Close Season” – including grassroots and youth level.Under the rules, no affiliated teams or referees are allowed to participate in games unless they are expressly given permission to do so.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe rules state: “The Close Season shall be defined as the period between June 1 and June 30 inclusive each year…”No matches other than those permitted and played in accordance with paragraph (c) of these rules may be played in the Close Season.”FA “Close SeasonThe close season is between June 1 and June 30 each calendar year.
      11 v 11 games cannot be played in June.
      The following may be played in the Close Season:- Small Sided formats (3 v 3, 4v 4, 5v 5, 6 v 6, 7 v 7, 8 v 8, 9v 9) can be played in June – This includes festivals and single matches
      – Those  matches organised in connection with works’ clubs sports days on private grounds and at fetes and similar sports functions
      – Matches between Army, Navy and Royal Air Force teams and teams of the Auxiliary Forces in Competitions whilst in camp 
      – Matches involving members of scouts, guides and similar organisations in Competitions whilst in camp
      – Matches for national representative teams or clubs played under the auspices of FIFA or UEFA; 
      – Matches between Clubs in the Premier League, the EFL, FAWSL and FAWC for the following season 
      – Single day, weekend and bank holiday competitions and festivals meeting the criteria and receiving sanction; and B8.3.8 Pilot projects granted dispensation by The Association or sanctioning Affiliated Association
      With the exception of charity matches, all competing teams must be affiliated.

      They add that only 9v9 and below matches are allowed in June, including festival and single matches. Among the other allowances to play 11v11 are fixtures organised privately as a clubs sports day, matches played between the Army, Navy, RAF and Auxiliary Forces whilst in camp and for charity events.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThat means Soccer Aid is obviously not under threat.Matches for national representative teams under Fifa or Uefa are permitted too, hence why the Three Lions and Lionesses are able to play international matches this month.Joe Cole and Rio Ferdinand pick their England starting 11 for opening game of EurosGareth Southgate’s squad have their final warm-up match this Friday, before kicking off the tournament on June 16th against Serbia.In that time, Southgate will need to cut his provisional 33-player team down to 26. The likes of Eberechi Eze and Cole Palmer laid down their credentials for a spot on the plane in the 3-0 win in last night’s match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. More

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      Euro 2024 schedule: fixtures, groups, kick-off times, stream FREE, TV channel, venues

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      EURO 2024 is right around the corner and England will be praying they can go all the way. The Three Lions, Spain, Germany, Holland, France, Portugal and holders Italy all know who they will be playing in their opening matches this summer in Germany.Gareth Southgate will be hoping to lead England to glory this summerSome teams will be happier than others with their groups, but one thing’s for sure is that the tournament should be a cracker. The dates and venues for every group stage game were also revealed at the draw in Hamburg. Teams are now well underway with their preparations and preliminary squads have been announced ahead of the big one. Here is SunSport’s breakdown of England’s group stage fixtures, as well as all the rest and every date and venue.Schedule, fixtures, groupsGroup AGroup BMost read in FootballGroup CGroup DGroup EGroup FFixtures, dates, venues14 June
      Germany vs Scotland (Munich, 8pm) ITV
      15 June
      Hungary vs Switzerland (Cologne, 2pm) ITV
      Spain vs Croatia (Berlin, 5pm) ITV
      Italy vs Albania (Dortmund, 8pm) BBC
      16 June
      Poland vs Netherlands (Hamburg, 2pm) BBC
      Slovenia vs Denmark (Stuttgart, 5pm) ITV
      Serbia vs England (Gelsenkirchen, 8pm) BBC
      17 June
      Romania vs Ukraine (Munich, 2pm) BBC
      Belgium vs Slovakia (Frankfurt, 5pm) ITV
      Austria vs France (Dusseldorf, 8pm) ITV
      18 June
      Turkey vs Georgia (Dortmund, 5pm) BBC
      Portugal vs Czech Republic (Leipzig, 8pm) BBC
      19 June
      Croatia vs Albania (Hamburg, 2pm) ITV
      Germany vs Hungary (Stuttgart, 5pm) BBC
      Scotland vs Switzerland (Cologne, 8pm) BBC
      20 June
      Slovenia vs Serbia (Munich, 2pm) ITV
      Denmark vs England (Frankfurt, 5pm) BBC
      Spain vs Italy (Gelsenkirchen, 8pm) ITV
      21 June
      Slovakia vs Ukraine (Dusseldorf, 3pm) BBC
      Poland vs Austria (Berlin, 5pm) ITV
      Netherlands vs France (Leipzig, 9pm) BBC
      22 June
      Georgia vs Czech Republic (Hamburg, 2pm) BBC
      Türkiye vs Portugal (Dortmund, 5pm) ITV
      Belgium vs Romania (Cologne, 8pm) ITV
      23 June
      Switzerland vs Germany (Frankfurt, 8pm) BBC
      Scotland vs Hungary (Stuttgart, 8pm) BBC
      24 June
      Croatia vs Italy (Leipzig, 8pm) BBC
      Albania vs Spain (Dusseldorf, 8pm) BBC
      25 June
      Netherlands vs Austria (Berlin, 5pm) BBC
      France vs Poland (Dortmund, 5pm) BBC
      England vs Slovenia (Cologne, 8pm) ITV
      Denmark vs Serbia (Munich, 8pm) ITV
      26 June
      Slovakia vs Romania (Frankfurt, 5pm) BBC
      Ukraine vs Belgium (Stuttgart, 5pm) BBC
      Czech Republick vs Turkey (Hamburg, 8pm) ITV
      Georgia vs Portugal (Gelsenkirchen, 8pm) ITV
      Round of 16June 29
      1A vs 2C (Dortmund, 8pm)
      2A vs 2B (Berlin, 5pm)
      June 30
      1B vs 3A/D/E/F (Cologne (8pm)
      1C vs 3D/E/F (Gelsenkirchen, 5pm)
      July 1
      1F vs 3A/B/C (Frankfurt, 8pm)
      2D vs 2E (Düsseldorf, 5pm)
      July 2
      1E vs 3A/B/C/D (Munich, 5pm)
      1D vs 2F (Leipzig, 8pm)
      Quarter-finalsJuly 5
      W39 vs W37 (Stuttgart, 5pm)
      W41 vs W42 (Hamburg, 8pm)
      July 6
      W43 vs W44 (Berlin, 8pm)
      W40 vs W38 (Dusseldorf, 5pm)
      Semi-finalsJuly 9
      W45 vs W46 (Munich, 8pm)
      July 10
      W47 vs W48 (Dortmund, 8pm)
      FinalJuly 14
      W49 vs W50 (Berlin, 8pm)
      READ MORE SUN STORIESHow to watch Euro 2024
      Euro 2024 will be shown live on BBC and ITV this summer.
      You can live stream all the action from the BBC iPlayer or the ITV X app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Games are FREE to watch, so long as you have a valid TV licence. More

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      Dream Team Euros goalkeepers: Premium options, bargains & ones to avoid

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      EVERY Dream Team Euros manager needs a reliable figure between the sticks, whether they’re a top star or a cheap alternative.With that in mind, let’s run through the premium goalkeepers, bargain differentials, and ones to avoid.CLICK HERE TO PLAY DREAM TEAM’S EUROS FANTASY GAME NOW!Are Portugal in safe hands this summer?Credit: Dream TeamPREMIUM OPTIONSDiogo Costa (£4m) kept more clean sheets than any other keeper during Euro 2024 qualifying and while Portugal’s No1 benefited from a favourable group, he looks a strong bet for this summer’s tournament as well.Roberto Martinez’s side will face Czechia, Turkey then Georgia in Group F and will be expected to top the pile with relative ease.The 24-year-old heads to Germany having kept 17 clean sheets in all competitions for Porto this season.Mike Maignan (£4.5m) is the joint-most expensive keeper in the game and that’s a reflection of his status as France’s first-choice custodian.The Milan man conceded just two goals in six outings during qualifying and while he picked up an injury at the end of the domestic campaign, he’s expected to start for Didier Deschamps’ side against Austria in Matchday 1.Les Bleus have made the final in three of the last four major tournaments and are tipped to go deep again this time around.Most read in Dream TeamJordan Pickford (£4m) will be a popular choice for similar reasons with England currently the pre-tournament favourites with most bookies.Pickford currently features in 23.4% of teams createdCredit: GettyBARGAINSGaffers keen on stats might come to the conclusion that Martin Dubravka (£1.5m) is an absolute steal.The experienced Slovak saw plenty of action for Newcastle this season because of Nick Pope’s lengthy injury and only the aforementioned Costa kept more clean sheets during Euro qualifying.Remember, keepers earn one point for every two saves they make and Dubravka ranked highly in this metric in qualifying too.There’s a lot going for him on paper but it’s worth noting that Slovakia also qualified through the same relatively friendly group as Portugal – the step up might be too much.Much of the same applies to Romania’s Horatiu Moldovan (£1.5m).The Tricolorii impressed during qualifying to finish above Switzerland in an undefeated campaign during which they conceded just five goals in ten games.Dubravka did well in qualifyingCredit: GettyKoen Casteels (£3.5m) isn’t exactly a bargain but he potentially represents smart value for money.With Thibaut Courtois not called up to represent Belgium having missed most of the season with injury, the door remains open for Casteels to start for the Red Devils.Domenico Tedesco’s side have been gifted a favourable group on paper alongside Slovakia, Romania and Ukraine and their first-choice keeper for the summer is notably cheaper than his peers among the other fancied teams.EUROS SCORE PREDICTOR IS HERE! CLICK HERE TO PLAY FOR FREE – £5,000 PRIZE POT!ONES TO AVOIDAndriy Lunin (£2.5m) is likely to be relatively popular selection having played 31 games for Real Madrid in 2023/24.He started Ukraine’s crucial play-off fixtures but gaffers should be aware that Benfica’s Anatoily Trubin (£2.5m) was the preferred choice during qualifying.It’s not that Lunin is necessarily somebody to stay clear of but Dream Team bosses need to be certain their keeper is a guaranteed starter and the Ukraine hierarchy isn’t all that clear right now.Overrated?Credit: GettyThis might be a bit punchy but we’re not all that convinced about Gianluigi Donnarumma (£4m), who is currently the second-most selected asset in his position.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe giant Italian was fantastic at the last Euros but his performances for club and country have been put under the microscope in more recent times.Plus, Italy might be up against it in Group B against Albania, Spain and Croatia.Dream Team’s Nick Elliott previews this summer’s Euros fantasy game More

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      ‘It felt like s***’ – Germany star reveals he and his wife cried together on phone for two minutes after Euro 2024 snub

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      ROBIN GOSENS has revealed he cried for two minutes with his wife after being told he had not made Germany’s squad for the Euros.The Union Berlin star, 29, can play as both a midfielder and wing-back on the left flank and has earned 20 caps for his country.Robin Gosens has been left out of Germany’s squad for the EurosCredit: ReutersGosens and wife Rabea Bohlke cried together after the German star’s disappointmentCredit: Insgtagram @robingosensSix of those came last year, before he was left out of Julian Nagelsmann’s squad in March.The German boss’ 26-man squad has since been confirmed for the summer as the host nation look to claim their first European Championship since 1996.But Gosens, who made Germany’s last Euros squad, has not been included this time around following a difficult season for Union Berlin which saw them finish 15th in the Bundesliga, avoiding the relegation play-off place on goal difference.And he has now opened up about the anguish he felt when learning of his omission as he cried with wife Rabea Bohlke.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpeaking in a ZDF documentary, he said: “It felt like s**t.”He [Nagelsmann] called me and said: ‘Robin, I’m really sorry, but I can’t take you with me. I really appreciate you, but unfortunately Union’s season is blowing up in your face.'”When you subordinate everything to it, when it’s an absolute childhood dream that then just disappears into thin air… to have that certainty, it pulls everything out from under you.”Then we hung up and I cried for myself. Then I called my wife and said, ‘Honey, I didn’t make it.’Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSGermany’s confirmed squad for Euro 2024
      Goalkeepers: Oliver Baumann (Hoffenheim), Alex Nubel (Stuttgart), Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Marc-Andre ter Stegen (Barcelona)
      Defenders: Waldemar Anton (Stuttgart), Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig), Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich), Robin Koch (Eintracht Frankfurt), Maximilian Mittelstadt (Stuttgart), David Raum (RB Leipzig), Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid), Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund), Jonathan Tah (Bayer Leverkusen)
      Midfielders: Robert Andrich (Bayer Leverkusen), Chris Fuhrich (Stuttgart), Pascal Gross (Brighton and Hove Albion), Ilkay Gundogan (Barcelona), Toni Kroos (Real Madrid), Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), Aleksandar Pavlovic (Bayern Munich), Leroy Sane (Bayern Munich), Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
      Forwards: Maximilian Beier (Hoffenheim), Niclas Fullkrug (Borussia Dortmund), Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich), Deniz Undav (Stuttgart)

      “Then we cried together on the phone for another two minutes.”Gosens scored seven goals and provided four assists in 37 games for Union this season.England’s new Wags set to take Euro 2024 by stormAnd while he is devastated at being left out of Germany’s Euros set-up, he also insists he will still be supporting the team.He said: “I am still a football fan and a fan of the boys. I still have a bit of time to swallow the disappointment.” More