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    BBC launch brand new football channel with 27 live matches and host of new features

    THE BBC have launched a brand new channel for their coverage of Euro 2024.The broadcaster announced their presenting and punditry line up for the summer tournament earlier today.BBC have launched a brand new channel as part of their Euro 2024 coverageCredit: GettyIt features regular’s such as Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards as well as new faces including Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart and two-time Euros winner Cesc Fabregas.Radio 5 Live, fronted by Mark Chapman, Kelly Cates and Steve Crossman, will provide coverage of all 51 Euros matches starting with Germany v Scotland on June 14. However, the Beeb have also revealed a special new channel for the tournament.Their new “Euros channel” will feature on BBC iPlayer for the duration of the tournament in Germany.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt will feature build up content including special features and matches from the Euros archive spotlighting some of the best games from the tournament. Fans will be able to kick back and relax with 27 live matches being shown on the channel.Part of the coverage will include a new Euros Breakdown highlights programme with Scott which will go deeper into the biggest matches and have exclusive match reaction and insights.Other extras include additional analysis, mini highlights and home nations camp reports. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOther pundits in the BBC’s line up includes Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard, Ellen White.Meanwhile, Brentford manager Thomas Frank will be a special guest in the studio when England face Denmark as well as for a few other matches. Gareth Southgate names England Euro 2024 training squadRecently departed West Ham manager David Moyes will also be present during coverage of Scotland games. Even more former pros will join the team as co-commentators, with Martin Keown, Jermain Jenas and Danny Murphy set to be on the mic from the stadiums.Meanwhile, Gareth Southgate has announced his 33-man provisional England training camp squad ahead of the tournament. The squad will be cut down to 26 for the tournament proper, but also already seen some big omissions from it, including Jordan Henderson, Dominic Solanke and Marcus Rashford.BBC Euro 2024 line up in full
    Presenters: Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman
    Pundits: Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Ellen White, Frank Lampard, Ashley Williams, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Cesc Fabrges, Thomas Frank, Davod Moyes, Rachel Corsie and James McFadden.
    Commentators: Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower and Jonathan Pearce
    Co-commentators: Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, Jermaine Jenas and James McFadden. Alan Shearer will be on co-comms for England’s opener.
    Radio 5 Live: Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Steve Crossman
    Reporters: Kelly Somers and Eilidh Barbour
    Denmark match Watchalong on CBBC and iPlayer: Jamie Johnson More

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    BBC announce Euro 2024 pundits including Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney alongside two Premier League bosses

    GARETH SOUTHGATE has chosen his 33-man training squad for the Euros and now the BBC have named their star studded cast too.Fans can expect big names bringing them the Beeb’s broadcasts this summer as a whole host of presenting royalty and superstar ex-footballers have been announced for the coverage.Gary Lineker will be one of the BBC’s main presenters for Euro 2024Credit: AlamyThe BBC will be showing 27 LIVE MATCHES throughout the tournament as they set up base in the heart of Berlin for an exciting summer.Familiar faces such as Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman will head up the coverage for the BBC in the studio.Fans can look forward to Match of the Day regulars Alan Shearer and Micah Richards also joining the presenters in the Berlin.Other pundits include former England internationals Frank Lampard, Ellen White and Rio Ferdinand.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile Scotland will be represented by women’s team captain Rachel Corsie and former Tartan Army star James McFadden.Ex-Wales international and BBC punditry regular Ashley Williams will also form part of the team.There will be some new faces too with Three Lions heroes Joe Hart and Wayne Rooney both making their BBC punditry debuts for the tournament.While those wanting an opinion from the continent can look forward to the thoughts of Arsenal, Barcelona and Spain legend Cesc Fabregas – a two-time winner of the European Championships.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSEngland icon Wayne Rooney will join the BBC’s coverageCredit: GettyNewly retired shot-stopper Joe Hart will also be a pundit for the BBCCredit: PAAnd as if that slew of talent wasn’t enough, the BBC have enlisted the help of two Premier League bosses to offer up their expertise.Outgoing West Ham manager David Moyes will discuss his beloved Scotland during the tournament.Marcus Rashford and Henderson OUT of Gareth Southgate’s England Squad for Euro 2024While Brentford’s Danish boss Thomas Frank will form part of the coverage during England’s group stage clash with Denmark, as well as staying for a number of other ties.Even more former pros will join the team as co-commentators, with Martin Keown, Jermain Jenas and Danny Murphy set to be on the mic from the stadiums.The BBC have also announced a NEW CHANNEL for their coverage.Supporters will be able to kick back in their armchairs and watch the brand new BBC iPlayer Euros channel.Fans will be able to watch all 27 of the BBC’s games on the channel as well as highlights, in depth analysis and home nation camp reports.BBC and ITV’s Euro 2024 line up in fullHere’s how each channel will line-up:
    BBC presenters:
    Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman
    ITV presenters:
    Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods 
    BBC pundits:
    Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Ellen White, Frank Lampard, Ashley Williams, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Cesc Fabregas, Thomas Frank, David Moyes, Rachel Corsie and James McFadden
    ITV pundits:
    Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness, Eni Aluko, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Rohl and Christina Unkel
    BBC commentators:
    Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower and Jonathan Pearce
    ITV commentators:
    Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen and Joe Speight
    BBC co-commentators:
    Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, Jermaine Jenas and James McFadden
    ITV co-commentators:
    Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist and Andros Townsend

    David Moyes has been enlisted to offer his managerial expertiseCredit: ReutersThomas Frank will be a busy Bee this summerCredit: GettyBBC’s televised group games
    June 15 – Italy v Albania, 8pm
    June 16 – Poland v Netherlands, 2pm
    June 16 – Serbia v England, 8pm
    June 17 – Romania v Ukraine, 2pm
    June 18 – Turkey v Georgia, 5pm
    June 18 – Portugal v Czech Republic, 8pm
    June 19 – Germany v Hungary, 5pm
    June 19 – Scotland v Switzerland, 8pm
    June 20 – Denmark v England, 5pm
    June 21 – Slovakia v Ukraine, 2pm
    June 21 – Netherlands v France, 8pm
    June 22 – Georgia v Czech Republic, 2pm
    June 23 – Switzerland v Germany, 8pm
    June 23 – Scotland v Hungary, 8pm
    June 24 – Albania v Spain, 8pm
    June 24 – Croatia v Italy, 8pm
    June 25 – Netherlands v Austria, 5pm
    June 25 – France v Poland, 5pm
    June 26 – Slovakia v Romania, 5pm
    June 26 – Ukraine v Belgium, 5pm More

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    Ange Postecoglou closing in on second job as Tottenham boss set for busy summer alongside pre-season planning

    TOTTENHAM boss Ange Postecoglou is set to land a new job for the summer, according to reports.The Aussie led Spurs to a fifth place finish in the Premier League during his first campaign in charge of the club.Ange Postecoglou is set to appear on TV screens during the EurosCredit: RexTottenham are currently Down Under to play a post-season friendly against Newcastle tomorrow.And Postecoglou will not have much time off this summer as he is set to appear as a Euro 2024 pundit.Both the BBC and ITV are interested in snapping him up for the major tournament.And the Mail claim ITV are currently leading the two-way battle.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLPostecoglou’s busy summer could see him work as a pundit, assist with Spurs’ transfer business and be in charge of the club’s pre-season training.The Beeb and ITV will officially unveil their punditry teams for the Euros soon.Host nation Germany kick-off the tournament against Scotland on June 14.Meanwhile, both broadcasters have supposedly been snubbed by Liverpool legend Jurgen Klopp.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe German has opted for a break over appearing on screens after his emotional Anfield farewell.David Moyes, who has left West Ham after nearly five years in charge, will work with talkSPORT during the Euros alongside Everton ace Ashley Young.Inside England’s stunning five-star Euro 2024 base with robot waiters that will cost £800,000Punditry legend Graeme Souness is set to return to TV screens with ITV.And Wayne Rooney has been tipped to join the BBC. More

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    Stunned fans are only just realising who the third highest goalscorer in England squad is ahead of Euro 2024

    IT’S an England squad where all the attacking decisions were over who to leave out.Yet as Gareth Southgate surveys his 33-man training party ahead of Euro 2024, there’s one surprising stat that might lead you to the opposite conclusion.Harry Maguire has been a regular throughout Gareth Southgate’s reignCredit: GettyIt’s no surprise Bukayo Saka and Harry Kane top England’s scoring listsCredit: GettyAnd ironically it concerns a Manchester United team-mate of Marcus Rashford – the biggest name axed.Fans perusing the facts and figures over Southgate’s provisional squad were shocked to see the list of England’s highest scorers.Way out in front of course is skipper Harry Kane with the Three Lions’ all-time record of 62 – from 89 appearances.Arsenal marauder Bukayo Saka is comfortably in second place, albeit with “just” 11 in 32 games.READ MORE TOP STORIESBut it’s who comes next that raises eyebrows even higher than the man in question jumps in the penalty box.Step forward – and leap up – Harry Maguire!The Red Devils’ centre-back, 31, has bagged seven goals in 63 internationals, mainly thanks to his dynamic heading ability.Maguire has managed to win round Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag after struggling for game-time early in the season.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd although he’s a leader on the pitch, it’s the quiet way he knuckled down to the challenge that has impressed most observers.Maguire has remained an England regular pretty much since making his debut in 2017, a year into Southgate’s reign.Marcus Rashford and Henderson OUT of Gareth Southgate’s England Squad for Euro 2024He switched from Leicester to the Red Devils for £85million in 2019, a then-world record for a defender.And after a honeymoon period there were a few wobbles at United.But for England his consistency has rarely dropped.And he became a fans’ favourite at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.Partly that was because he was snapped during downtime riding an inflatable unicorn.But mostly it was due to his rousing performances, capped by a soaring, scoring header in the 2-0 quarter-final win over Sweden.Nonetheless, supporters are still intrigued to see a current England squad packed with frontline options where Maguire is so high up the goal list.Manchester City’s Phil Foden is fourth on four goals.Then come five stars on three – Real Madrid’s main man Jude Bellingham, Aston Villa’s bang-in-form forward Ollie Watkins and Arsenal anchorman Declan Rice, plus defenders Luke Shaw and John Stones.Remember, Southgate’s squad also includes flair players like Jack Grealish, James Maddison and Cole Palmer, plus Brentford striker Ivan Toney and an exciting batch of rookies.One fan posted: “THE THIRD HIGHEST GOAL SCORER IS HARRY MAGUIRE” – followed by shocked emojis.”Another wrote: “This squad lacks goalscorers which is why he should’ve taken Rashford instead of Grealish, I mean you already have Saka and Foden if you want creativity, that decision might bite him.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd a third responded: “Yet another reason why you have to take Rashford.”Meanwhile, as that selection debate rages on, you can expect Maguire to once again just let his feet – and head – do the talking. More

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    The seven players Gareth Southgate could cut for England’s final 26-man Euro 2024 squad with dilemmas across the park

    GARETH SOUTHGATE has left himself with a selection headache ahead of the Euros.The England boss has announced one of his most surprising and exciting provisional squads since taking the job back in 2016.Gareth Southgate is set for a selection headacheCredit: GettyJames Trafford could be one player cut from the squadCredit: PALewis Dunk faces tough competition to make it to GermanyCredit: PAWhile 33 players have been selected, the likes of Marcus Rashford, Jordan Henderson, Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell have all been omitted.However, after friendlies against Bosnia and Iceland, Southgate needs to cut a further seven players to make the 26-man cut for the Euros by June 7 – so who is likely to get the chop?SunSport’s Jordan Davies selects his unlucky men to miss out:JAMES TRAFFORD
    GOALKEEPER
    BURNLEY
    AGE: 21
    CAPS: 0
    READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA mixed season at Burnley under Vincent Kompany, playing a bold and expansive style of play that was ultimately found out in the Premier League and saw them relegated.Has a bright future ahead of him, but even he would admit that this tournament has come too soon.LEWIS DUNK
    CENTRAL DEFENDER
    BRIGHTON
    AGE: 32
    CAPS: 5
    Despite England’s issues in the centre of defence, Dunk is likely to miss the cut, especially after his calamitous outing against Belgium and Romelu Lukaku back in March.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPerhaps harsh on the Seagulls stalwart, in what is his last chance to make a major tournament with England, but Southgate cannot afford to have any passengers.JARELL QUANSAH
    CENTRAL DEFENDER
    LIVERPOOL
    AGE: 21
    CAPS: 0
    A real statement of how much progress the Reds youngster has made that he has even been considered for the Euros.Marcus Rashford and Henderson OUT of Gareth Southgate’s England Squad for Euro 2024Southgate will use this time to take a good look at him ahead of future squad announcements. It would be a huge shock if he was to get on the plane to Germany.CURTIS JONESCurtis Jones is yet to be capped by EnglandCredit: PA
    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER
    LIVERPOOL
    AGE: 23
    CAPS: 0
    Jones will be excited at the potential of winning his first senior cap for his country in the upcoming friendlies having starred for England’s U21s in recent years.Anything more than that will be a real bonus for Jones, who is up against the likes of Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham to win a starting spot…JARROD BOWENJarrod Bowen scored 16 Premier League goals this seasonCredit: PA
    WINGER
    WEST HAM
    AGE: 27
    CAPS: 7
    He started the season on fire with 11 Prem goals between August and January, but his form since then has come at the exact wrong time, ending with 16 Prem goals this term.A decent tally, but those sorts of numbers are just not enough to break into one of the most exciting attacking groups England have ever had.JAMES MADDISONJames Maddison struggled to keep his form up all seasonCredit: PA
    ATTACKING MIDFIELDER
    TOTTENHAM
    AGE: 27
    CAPS: 6
    Injury halted his impressive start for Spurs this campaign, as well as his form. The assists dried up as the North Londoners blew a Prem top-four spot.Having failed to make an appearance from the bench at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, Maddison finds himself in a dangerous position of missing out on the Euros altogether.OLLIE WATKINSOllie Watkins may be edged out of the squadCredit: PA
    STRIKER
    ASTON VILLA
    AGE: 28
    CAPS: 11
    READ MORE SUN STORIESOllie Watkins or Ivan Toney? That is the burning question Southgate will need to answer, and it may well come down to who can perform better in a shoot-out.Watkins has had a stunning season with 27 goals in all competitions, but Toney is the best penalty-taker in the world – can you really afford to leave that at home?’Mr Conservate takes machete to squad’
    By Jordan Davies
    INTERNATIONAL football’s Mr Conservative has taken a machete to his squad in one of the most brutal England squad shake-ups in recent memory.
    Gareth Southgate has built a reputation in the Three Lions hot-seat by sticking to what he knows, and who he knows, in order to navigate major tournaments without any dramas.
    Reliable, experienced faces with trust in the bank and little to no surprises on offer that have managed to reach finals and semi-finals in tournaments gone by.
    But ahead of this summer’s Euros – a competition that England are expected to win and win well – Southgate appears to be throwing caution to the wind in a bid to excite and amaze.
    Ben Chilwell, Jordan Henderson, Marcus Rashford and Raheem Sterling have all been left out of Southgate’s provisional 30-man squad – the latter three boarded the plane to Qatar in November 2022.
    And in come the young guns – Crystal Palace duo Eberechi Eze and Adam Wharton, Liverpool’s Curtis Jones and Jarell Quansah, Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite and Burnley keeper James Trafford.
    Is Southgate finally picking on current form and potential instead of past heroics? It looks that way.
    The future is bright, and Southgate is ready to shake things up in order to reflect that. More

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    Gareth Southgate reveals why he dropped Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson from England squad ahead of Euro 2024

    GARETH SOUTHGATE gave a brutally-honest explanation for dropping Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson.The England manager left out two of his most experienced players out of the 33-man training squad ahead of Euro 2024.Marcus Rashford was not included in the England training squad for Euro 2024Credit: GettyJordan Henderson also got overlooked for the 33-man initial listCredit: GettyRaheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell, Reece James, Eric Dier and Kalvin Phillips were among the other big names to miss out.Ben White’s England exile continued, too. But it was the exclusion of senior pros Rashford and Henderson that attracted the most attention.They have 141 caps for England and have appeared in ten major tournaments between them – with Ajax man Henderson playing in each one since Euro 2012, with Rashford joining him four years on from Euro 2016. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOnly Harry Kane and Sterling have scored more goals in Southgate’s tenure as Three Lions boss than Manchester United’s Rashford.Unsurprisingly, the manager was asked about his tough call to snub the pair – and cited form and fitness for their absence. Southgate said: “These are of course difficult calls. You are talking about players that are very important players. “With Marcus, in that area of the pitch, I feel that other players have had better seasons, it’s as simple as that.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Hendo has given himself every chance. From the last camp, he missed five weeks through injury and he hasn’t been able to get to that tempo since then. “It’s a big call to make, the three players from last time, he, Ben (White) and Marcus (Rashford) all had excellent professionalism.Gareth Southgate names initial Euro 2024 squad UPDATED”Jordan will be a miss. He’s an exceptional individual and a fantastic human being. He’s been in that leadership role for a long time.”Rashford took to his Instagram story 20 minutes after the 2pm announcement to give a classy response.He shared the Three Lions’ squad announcement post and wrote: “Wishing Gareth and the boys all the best for the up and coming tournament.”Meanwhile, five uncapped stars made the initial cut.James Trafford, Jarrad Branthwaite, Jarell Quansah, Curtis Jones and Adam Wharton were all included. The training squad will be available for England’s two warm-up friendlies.England take on Bosnia & Herzegovina at St James’ Park on June 3.’Mr Conservate takes machete to squad’
    By Jordan Davies
    INTERNATIONAL football’s Mr Conservative has taken a machete to his squad in one of the most brutal England squad shake-ups in recent memory.
    Gareth Southgate has built a reputation in the Three Lions hot-seat by sticking to what he knows, and who he knows, in order to navigate major tournaments without any dramas.
    Reliable, experienced faces with trust in the bank and little to no surprises on offer that have managed to reach finals and semi-finals in tournaments gone by.
    But ahead of this summer’s Euros – a competition that England are expected to win and win well – Southgate appears to be throwing caution to the wind in a bid to excite and amaze.
    Ben Chilwell, Jordan Henderson, Marcus Rashford and Raheem Sterling have all been left out of Southgate’s provisional 30-man squad – the latter three boarded the plane to Qatar in November 2022.
    And in come the young guns – Crystal Palace duo Eberechi Eze and Adam Wharton, Liverpool’s Curtis Jones and Jarell Quansah, Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite and Burnley keeper James Trafford.
    Is Southgate finally picking on current form and potential instead of past heroics? It looks that way.
    The future is bright, and Southgate is ready to shake things up in order to reflect that.

    They then host Iceland at Wembley four days later.Southgate has to submit his final 26-man squad to Uefa by June 7, just nine days before the Three Lions’ opening Group C game against Serbia before playing Denmark and Slovenia.And the gaffer is confident the players at his disposal can go all the way at Euro 2024.Southgate added: “Of course, everyone is waiting for that headline, I’m not going to be an idiot and say no. READ MORE SUN STORIES”This team have been close already, they know it is is possible. “You can see in cup football, you have to navigate game by game, get through the group and then in knockout football, you see Manchester City only got to where they got to because it is fine margins. You get judged on those moments.”Rashford responded on social media with this messageCredit: InstagramSouthgate addressed the media on Tuesday after the squad announcementCredit: PA More

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    Man Utd star Marcus Rashford posts 14-word response after he is snubbed from England squad ahead of Euro 2024

    MARCUS RASHFORD has broken his silence following his shock omission from England’s Euro 2024 squad.SunSport learned that the Manchester United (opens in a new tab)” rel=”noreferrer noopener” >Manchester United hitman would not be part of the 33-man provisional squad hours before the official announcement.Marcus Rashford has been left out of the England squad for Euro 2024Credit: RexThe 26-year-old’s inconsistency for Manchester United this season has cost him a place in the squadCredit: RexAnd 20 minutes after The FA made his omission public, the 26-year-old issued a statement.But the striker didn’t throw his toys out the pram, opting instead to send his team-mates and international gaffer a message of support.He took to his Instagram story to write: “Wishing Gareth and the boys all the best for the up and coming tournament.”Rashford has been a staple of England squads since Southgate succeeded Roy Hodgson as manager in November 2016.READ MORE ON EURO 2024The United forward has featured in all three of the tournaments that have taken place during Southgate’s reign.But his poor form last season has ultimately stopped him from playing in a fourth-straight major international competition.The decision to axe Rashford wasn’t easy for Southgate, who said: “These are of course difficult calls. “You are talking about players that are very important players. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”With Marcus, in that area of the pitch, I feel that other players have had better seasons, it’s as simple as that.Gareth Southgate names initial Euro 2024 squad UPDATEDRashford has made a total of 60 appearances for his country since making his debut in 2017.He’s found the back of the net 17 times, with three of those goals coming at the 2022 World Cup.Rashford isn’t the only big-name player to have been omitted from the squad.Jordan Henderson, Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell and Reece James will all have the summer off as they’ve not been called up for the tournament.Southgate added: “The 33 isn’t quite a fair definition because we’re taking a longer squad with some younger players to look at. “Hendo has given himself every chance. From the last camp, he missed five weeks through injury and he hasn’t been able to get to that tempo since then. “It’s a big call to make, the three players from last time, he, Ben [White] and Marcus [Rashford] all had excellent professionalism.READ MORE SUN STORIES”[Jordan Henderson] will be a miss. He’s an exceptional individual and fantastic human being. “He’s been in that leadership role for a long time.” More

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    Cole Palmer & Curtis Jones included in England’s provisional Euro 2024 squad – play Dream Team’s Euros fantasy game now!

    GARETH SOUTHGATE has named his provisional 33-man England squad ahead of Euro 2024.Kobbie Mainoo, James Trafford, Jarell Quansah, Jarrad Branthwaite, Adam Wharton and Curtis Jones have all been included in the initial list but seven players will have to be cut by June 7th, when all competing nations must submit their finalised 26-man squads.Chelsea’s Player of the Year, Cole Palmer, has also been selected after a magnificent breakout season at club level.CLICK HERE TO PLAY DREAM TEAM’S EUROS FANTASY GAME – £50,000 PRIZE POT, FREE TO ENTER, GREAT FUN!Palmer will be added to Dream Team’s Euros gameCredit: Dream TeamThe majority of players named in the Three Lions’ provisional squad are already available in Dream Team’s Euros fantasy game, with Harry Kane being the overall joint-most expensive asset alongside Kylian Mbappe at £7.5 million.At the time of writing, Jude Bellingham (£6million) is the second most-popular player in Dream Team Euros, behind only the aforementioned France superstar, having been picked by 49.3% of gaffers who have already built an XI.All players named in Southgate’s provisional squad who aren’t already present in Dream Team will be added in due course – those who are later cut will be removed prior to Matchday 1.ENGLAND’S PROVISIONAL EURO 2024 SQUAD
    Jordan Pickford
    Aaron Ramsdale
    James Trafford
    Dean Henderson

    Kyle Walker
    Trent Alexander-Arnold
    Kieran Trippier
    John Stones
    Harry Maguire
    Lewis Dunk
    Ezri Konsa
    Jarrad Branthwaite
    Marc Guehi
    Jarell Quansah
    Joe Gomez
    Luke Shaw

    Declan Rice
    Kobbie Mainoo
    Conor Gallagher
    Adam Wharton
    Jude Bellingham
    Bukayo Saka
    Phil Foden
    Cole Palmer
    Curtis Jones
    Jack Grealish
    James Maddison
    Eberechi Eze
    Anthony Gordon
    Jarrod Bowen

    Harry Kane
    Ollie Watkins
    Ivan Toney
    Wharton has been included in Southgate’s provisional squadCredit: GettyBurnley goalkeeper Trafford, Everton defender Branthwaite, Crystal Palace midfielder Wharton and Liverpool duo Quansah and Jones are the uncapped members present in the provisional squad.Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford and 33-year-old Jordan Henderson, who has represented his country 81 times at senior level, are among the most notable absentees.talkSPORT BET have England as the favourites to win the tournament in Germany this summer, such is the attacking firepower prevalent in the squad.Captain Kane scored 44 goals and provided 12 assists for Bayern Munich this season while his understudy, Watkins, finished as the Premier League’s top assist-provider and joint-fourth top scorer.Elsewhere, Bellingham has notched 23 goals and 11 assists with Real Madrid one game away from adding another Champions League trophy to their collection – the 20-year-old was a key contributor to his side’s triumph in La Liga.ENGLAND TO WIN? PLAY OUR EUROS BRACKET CHALLENGE GAME – IPHONE 15 PRO MAX UP FOR GRABS!England have an excess of attacking talentCredit: GettyDream Team’s Nick Elliott previews this summer’s Euro 2024 tournament gameIn Dream Team’s regular Season game, Foden, Saka and Palmer have combined for 71 goals, 46 assists and 1,117 points!Many fans want Southgate to unleash the full attacking force of the Three Lions but the 53-year-old generally prefers a more pragmatic approach.That being said, England were the joint top scorers at the World Cup immediately prior to their elimination at the hands of France in the quarter-finals.This summer, they will face Serbia, Denmark and Slovenia in Group C and Dream Team bosses are evidently backing them to progress comfortably. It’s early days but Bellingham, Kane, Foden, Pickford and Walker are all among the ten most-selected players in our Euros fantasy game right now.With unlimited transfers available prior to the first Matchday deadline, Dream Team managers are encouraged to select a team now – there’s no harm in building a first draft at least.CLICK HERE TO PLAY DREAM TEAM’S EUROS FANTASY GAME – £50,000 PRIZE POT, FREE TO ENTER, GREAT FUN!talkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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