Euro 2024

GARETH SOUTHGATE will only be allowed to name 23 outfield players in his Euros squad due to strict Uefa rules.Guidelines for the tournament state all squads must include three keepers for the competition.Gareth Southgate has some big decisions to make before the Friday midnight deadlineCredit: GettyThe maximum squad size is 26 players, but nations cannot bring fewer than three keepers to try and free up space for an outfield position.Article 48.01 reads: “Each association must provide the UEFA administration with a list of 23 to 26 players (surnames, first names, club and date of birth) as well as the surnames, first names and date of birth of the head coach and assistant coach, mentioning their coaching qualifications.”It then crucially adds: “Three of these 23 to 26 players must be goalkeepers.”The rule, which is also enforced for Fifa tournaments, caught out North Korea at the 2010 World Cup.READ MORE ON ENGLANDThey registered striker Kim Myong-won as a keeper in the hope of playing him outfield.However, Fifa became aware of North Korea’s attempts to circumvent the rules and intervened.They released a statement saying: “The three players listed as goalkeepers can only play as goalkeepers during the World Cup and cannot play outfield.”This will be communicated to the teams in the team arrival meetings and will be enforced on match days.”Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThey also added: “Kim Myong-won will not be allowed to play as an outfield player if he has been put on the list as a goalkeeper.”Kim did not play a single minute at the tournament.England’s ultimate footballer rich listMeanwhile, Southgate has already axed James Maddison and Curtis Jones from his final Euros squad. Burnley keeper James Trafford has also been left out after being a surprise inclusion in the 33-man training squad.Jarell Quansah is also expected to be left behind.Others who remain uncertain of their place heading into England’s final friendly against Iceland on Friday include Jarrad Branthwaite, Lewis Dunk, Joe Gomez, Luke Shaw, Adam Wharton, Ollie Watkins and Ivan Toney. More

JAMES MADDISON admits he’s “devastated” to have missed out on a place in England’s squad for the upcoming European Championships.The Tottenham playmaker, 27, left Gareth Southgate’s squad on Wednesday, making him the first of seven to be cut from the provisional roster.James Maddison has been left out of England’s squad for Euro 2024Credit: GETTYThe Tottenham midfielder has been left devastated by his omission from the squadCredit: GETTYNow he has taken to social media to open up about the disappointment.Speaking on X, the 27-year-old said: “Devastated doesn’t quite cut it.”Trained well and worked hard all week. “But if I’m honest with myself, my form for Spurs when coming back from injury in the second half of the season probably wasn’t at the levels I had set which gave Gareth a decision to make.READ MORE ON EUROS”I still thought there would be a space for me in a 26-man squad as I feel I bring something different & had been a mainstay in this whole qualifying campaign for Euro 2024 in Germany. “But the manager has made the decision and I have to respect that.”I’ll be back, I have no doubt.”Maddison didn’t let his personal disappointment stop him from wishing his team-mates good luck for the tournament.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe continued: “Wishing the boys all the luck in the world out in Germany.”[An] unbelievable group and lads that I literally call some of my best friends.Gareth Southgate names England Euro 2024 training squad”I genuinely hope football comes home.”Maddison has been joined by Curtis Jones on the list of stars axed from Southgate’s initial 33-man training squad.His team-mate Jarell Quansah is also expected to be left off the plane to Germany.England will kick off their Euro 2024 campaign against Serbia on June 16 before playing Denmark four days later.The Three Lions’ final Group C match will pit them against Slovenia on June 25. More

HARRY MAGUIRE is reportedly at risk of missing Euro 2024 due to an injury.The 31-year-old has not played since April due to a calf issue.Harry Maguire is reportedly an injury doubt for Euro 2024Credit: GettyMaguire has not been training with the rest of the squad todayCredit: ReutersGareth Southgate included him in his 33-man provisional squad last month in the hope that he would be fully fit before England’s opening match against Serbia next Sunday.However, The Daily Mail now claim there are growing doubts regarding his fitness.Maguire missed Monday’s friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina and will also be absent when the Three Lions face Iceland at Wembley tomorrow.He missed today’s pre-match training session to continue following his own individual programme.Luke Shaw also missed out, as did Lewis Dunk.Meanwhile, James Maddison and Curtis Jones left the camp after being told they will not feature in Southgate’s 26-man squad.Maddison was reportedly in line to start tomorrow’s match against Iceland, but made the decision to leave on Wednesday.Jarell Quansah is also expected to miss out, as is Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford, while Sun Sport understands Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite is sweating on his place.Most read in Euro 2024Of Southgate’s provisional squad, 27 were in full training, with Jude Bellingham still on holiday following his Champions League heroics.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMaguire has been limited by injuries this seasonBrentford striker Ivan Toney is currently sweating on his place, with Ollie Watkins preferred in Monday’s match against Bosnia.And he will likely get limited minutes against Iceland, with England’s all-time leading goalscorer Harry Kane set to start.England’s ultimate footballer rich list More