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      I’m an ex-Scotland star… Paul Gascoigne gave me his shirt from England Euro 96 clash then ran away

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      WHEN Stuart McCall tunes into the Euros, he will remember a famous TV interview about Gazza and a funny tale featuring his beloved Corrie.The former Scotland midfielder, 59, started all their games at the tournaments in 1992 and 1996 but they failed to get out of the group stages both times.Paul Gascoigne is best remembered in the 2-0 win over Scotland for his ‘Dentist’s Chair’ celebration but Stuart McCall recalls the day for another reasonCredit: GettyMcCall, seen taking on Germany’s Stefan Effenberg at the Euros in 1992, also took part in the tournament four years laterCredit: GettyAnd one of his clearest memories is a battle with England legend and then Rangers team-mate Paul Gascoigne, in the 2-0 defeat at Wembley 28 years ago.McCall said: “Me and Gazza changed next to each other at Rangers for nearly three years and I’d done an interview on TV the night before the game.“I said my little girl wanted a 3-3 draw, with me to get a hat-trick and Gazza to get a hat-trick.“As I walked to the dressing room at half-time, I heard this rapping of studs on concrete.READ MORE EURO 2024 NEWS“It was Gazza and I’d not spoken to him before or during the game.“He gave me his shirt and said, ‘That’s for your little girl’, and then he carried on running.“He’d seen the interview, I’d not even asked for it.“So I stuffed the shirt into my bag and didn’t say anything to anyone.”Most read in Euro 2024The ex-Rangers midfielder won 40 caps for the Tartan ArmyCredit: RexBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMcCall roomed with midfielder John Collins on international duty — and it led to a TV clash.He explained: “We’d watch TV in our room and every time the adverts came on, John’d do press-ups and sit-ups.Scotland’s Euro 2024 Squad Revealed as Souttar and Gordon miss out“I got a bit fed up with it and – even though  Coronation Street was my favourite programme – I made sure we watched the BBC all night so he couldn’t do exercises.  He was a machine!”McCall was also No 2 to Gordon Strachan between 2013-17 and worked with several of the stars who current Scotland boss Steve Clarke will take to  Germany this month.And he is sure they can achieve success he was denied in the 1990s.McCall added: “We are not in the greatest run of form but these guys have a chance to go the step further than any  Scottish player has done.“There’ll be thousands of Scots there and there’s an opportunity to go far.“Steve and the players will look back on the last Euros as a missed opportunity but now they have another chance  to make history – and they can do it.”What Southgate said about axed England stars
      WHAT Gareth Southgate said about his axed England stars after confirming his 26-man England squad for Euro 2024.
      Harry Maguire
      “The decision on Harry [Maguire] is totally about his physical condition and his recovery from the injury. There is no other reason as he is one of our strongest centre-backs.
      “Harry has made some progress, but it’s been complicated and we wouldn’t have had him in the group stages. There were too many hurdles to get through without being clear where we might get to.
      “Knowing we haven’t got a clean bill of health across the rest of the backline, we need players who are fit and ready to go from the start.
      “It was a really difficult call, you know how I feel about Harry, what he’s done for England and for me as a manager. ”
      Jack Grealish
      “I have just delivered a really difficult conversation to a lad who is devastated.
      “I think the world of him as a kid.“It certainly doesn’t get any easier.
      “You put yourself in the shoes of a player, a parent. You understand that for these players this is a devastating moment.
      “We knew we had a couple of really difficult days coming up.”
      James Maddison
      “Madders [Maddison] and Jack [Grealish] would have provided us with something different as well and they’ve been tough calls.
      “They’re calls we’ve gone over and over and over as a group of staff to try to be fair and to try to use the right rationale.
      “We back our decisions but we recognise we could have gone a different route. The boys are big characters, fabulous team-mates and great boys to work with.
      “It’s sad to have to deliver that news to them.”
      Jarrad Branthwaite
      “It’s a bit early for Jarrad [Branthwaite]. He has had a fabulous season, it was good to get him on the pitch the other night.
      “But of course, in an ideal world, you’d like that balance of left-footers. For him to be in ahead of the others, I don’t think it would have been the right call at this stage.”
      Jarell Quansah
      “Jarell Quansah has stayed with us. He’s not had the experience of an England international at Wembley. It’ll be great for him to be us for the game.
      “Hopefully we’re not needing to call anyone else in.” More

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      England star ruled out of Iceland clash with injury just minutes after being named in Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad

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      LEWIS DUNK is OUT of England’s final warm-up game but IN their Euro 2024 squad.Dunk missing Friday’s Wembley friendly with Iceland highlights defensive injuries troubling Three Lions’ boss Gareth Southgate.Lewis Dunk, Ollie Watkins and Adam Wharton all survived the cutCredit: GettyBut Dunk won’t be fit for England’s final warm-up gameCredit: GettyHarry Maguire is the big absentee from the 26-man squad for Germany because of a calf problem.But Southgate is “gambling” on Maguire’s Manchester United team-mate Luke Shaw recovering quickly and fully at left-back.And Brighton centre-back Dunk, 32, has had preparations for his first major international tournament marred by his own calf issue.Southgate confirmed the Premier League stalwart “won’t be available” against Iceland.READ MORE ENGLAND NEWSBut he stressed Dunk “can train from next week” and that “everyone else” is able to practice on Friday.Meanwhile, Southgate is showing faith in Shaw partly due to England’s lack of depth at left-back.He reckons the 28-year-old has “progressed well in the last few weeks”.Southgate revealed: “We think he can have involvement in the second group game. Most read in Euro 2024How England will line up after big names axed from Euros

      BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”He’s had a good volume of work and operating at good speed.”I think you can take one gamble and that’s a gamble which we have enough evidence on that we can take. ‘You know what he’s done for me’ – Emotional Gareth Southgate reveals why he left Harry Maguire out of England squadWhat Southgate said about axed England stars

      WHAT Gareth Southgate said about his axed England stars after confirming his 26-man England squad for Euro 2024.
      Harry Maguire
      “The decision on Harry [Maguire] is totally about his physical condition and his recovery from the injury. There is no other reason as he is one of our strongest centre-backs.
      “Harry has made some progress, but it’s been complicated and we wouldn’t have had him in the group stages. There were too many hurdles to get through without being clear where we might get to.
      “Knowing we haven’t got a clean bill of health across the rest of the backline, we need players who are fit and ready to go from the start.
      “It was a really difficult call, you know how I feel about Harry, what he’s done for England and for me as a manager. ”
      Jack Grealish
      “I have just delivered a really difficult conversation to a lad who is devastated.
      “I think the world of him as a kid.“It certainly doesn’t get any easier.
      “You put yourself in the shoes of a player, a parent. You understand that for these players this is a devastating moment.
      “We knew we had a couple of really difficult days coming up.”
      James Maddison
      “Madders [Maddison] and Jack [Grealish] would have provided us with something different as well and they’ve been tough calls.
      “They’re calls we’ve gone over and over and over as a group of staff to try to be fair and to try to use the right rationale.
      “We back our decisions but we recognise we could have gone a different route. The boys are big characters, fabulous team-mates and great boys to work with.
      “It’s sad to have to deliver that news to them.”
      Jarrad Branthwaite
      “It’s a bit early for Jarrad [Branthwaite]. He has had a fabulous season, it was good to get him on the pitch the other night.
      “But of course, in an ideal world, you’d like that balance of left-footers. For him to be in ahead of the others, I don’t think it would have been the right call at this stage.”
      Jarell Quansah
      “Jarell Quansah has stayed with us. He’s not had the experience of an England international at Wembley. It’ll be great for him to be us for the game.
      “Hopefully we’re not needing to call anyone else in.”

      “The fact he has experience and he’s a left-footer that can drive forward too.”The Three Lions open their Euro campaign against Serbia on June 16.Then come the last two group matches with Denmark five days later and Slovenia on June 25.Southgate added: “Part of the reason we couldn’t take Maguire is that he would have been the tenth defender, and that would have meant an unbalance elsewhere “We definitely wouldn’t have had him in the group stages … we need cover and need players fit from the start.” More

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      Gareth Southgate reveals axed England star who could STILL play in Euro 2024 and face Iceland at Wembley

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      GARETH SOUTHGATE has named his seven-man Euro 2024 axe list.But for one England star, the dream may not yet be over.Gareth Southgate reckons it would be ‘great’ for Jarell Quansah to pick up Wembley experience against Iceland on FridayCredit: GettyHarry Maguire is ‘devastated’ to miss out on England’s squadCredit: GettyGareth Southgate axed the centre-back – but put him in the squad for Friday’s friendly with Iceland and on STANDBY for the finals.Injured Harry Maguire and Everton’s £80million-rated Jarrad Branthwaite might be seen as the biggest names omitted from his defensive options.But when asked if anyone would be on standby for the Euros, Southgate singled out a player who has made just 17 Premier League games.He said: “Jarell Quansah has stayed with us.READ MORE ENGLAND NEWS”I think he’s not had the experience of an England international at Wembley.”So I think that would be great for him to be with us for the game.”Southgate admitted it was agony reducing his 33-man squad to 26.Manchester United ace Maguire is “devastated” to be out with a calf issue that denied him a place in last month’s FA Cup final win over Man City.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSouthgate said: “Trent [Alexander-Arnold] can play play in defence and I think we have nine defenders.”Harry has made some progress but it’s been complicated, we definitely wouldn’t have had him for the group stages.”‘You know what he’s done for me’ – Emotional Gareth Southgate reveals why he left Harry Maguire out of England squadIn contrast, Southgate was confident enough in the recovery of Maguire’s club-mate Luke Shaw to keep the left-back in his reduced squad.He explained: “He’s progressed really well in the last couple of weeks.”At the moment we think he could have some involvement in the second group game.” I think you can take one gamble and that’s a gamble, we’ve got enough evidence to believe it can pay off.”Meanwhile, Quansah will be anxiously hoping for his senior Three Lions debut against Iceland.He only picked up his first league experience in January 2023 with a loan debut for Bristol Rovers in league One.READ MORE SUN STORIESThen came his England Under-20 bow two months later and his U21 introduction in October 2023.But he had a superb breakthrough season with Liverpool in 2023-24. More

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      How England can line up for Euro 2024 opener as Harry Maguire and Jack Grealish miss out on squad

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      ENGLAND boss Gareth Southgate dropped a huge shock with Harry Maguire missing out on the Euro 2024 squad.Manchester City playmaker Jack Grealish and Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite are also set to be axed when seven names are trimmed today.Harry Maguire will not feature for England this summerCredit: GettyJack Grealish did not make the cutCredit: GettyThat leaves a hole to fill alongside John Stones at centre-back, with Maguire a stalwart during Southgate’s reign.The Manchester United defender was expected to start but a calf issue that kept him out since April led to his surprise omission.Maguire, 31, took to Instagram to break his silence after missing out on the tournament in Germany.He wrote: “I am devastated not to have been selected to play for England at the Euros this summer.READ MORE ENGLAND NEWS”Despite my best efforts, I have not been able to overcome an injury to my calf. Maybe I pushed myself too hard, to try and make it. Simply, I am absolutely gutted.”For me, representing England is the highest honour. It means everything to me. If I can’t help the team as a player, I will support them as a fan – along with the rest of the country. Go and win it boys.”Next, I will return to the supervision of the Manchester United medical team in order to prepare for next season.”Crystal Palace defender Marc Geuhi could be the man to step up in defence when the Three Lions face Serbia in their opener on June 16.Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAlternatively, Kyle Walker could slot in at centre-back with Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back.Southgate is a big fan of the 4-2-3-1 but could also switch to a back five with Joe Gomez joining Stones and Walker at centre-back.James Maddison Axed from England’s Euro 2024 Squad (1)Jack Grealish was not expected to crack the starting line-up with Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden supporting talisman Harry Kane.He paid the price for a lack of minutes, as well as the rise of Cole Palmer, Eberechi Eze and Jarrod Bowen.James Maddison and Curtis Jones also left camp today after being informed they had not made the cut.Maddison posted on X: “Devastated doesn’t quite cut it.Marc Guehi could step in for Harry MaguireKyle Walker can also plat at centre-backJoe Gomez and Kyle Walker could flank John Stones”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.”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. Wishing the boys all the luck in the world out in Germany, unbelievable group and lads that I literally call some of my best friends. I genuinely hope football comes home.”This is a bold changing of the guard from Southgate… he’s never been afraid to be ruthless
      GARETH SOUTHGATE has made a habit of taking ruthless calls during his eight years as England boss, writes Dave Kidd.
      And his decision to axe Jack Grealish, as well as James Maddison, is further evidence of the Three Lions chief being unafraid to take big decisions with big-name players. 
      Harry Maguire is also set to be among the seven players left out for the squad to travel to Germany for the Euros although the decision to omit the Manchester United centre-back is based on his failure to recover from injury. 
      Southgate is, more than ever, picking on form.
      Attacking midfielders such as Eberechi Eze, Jarrod Bowen, Cole Palmer and Anthony Gordon have been rewarded with call-ups for their excellent Premier League form, while Marcus Rashford, Maddison and Grealish all get the chop.
      While the England boss is often regarded as an over-cautious nice guy, he took big decisions in getting rid of the likes of Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart and Chris Smalling at  the start of his reign. 
      Southgate also jettisoned Raheem Sterling last year after the Chelsea man had been a regular starter throughout most of his reign. 
      And Jordan Henderson was left out of the 33-man preliminary squad having been a stalwart for Southgate throughout his previous three tournaments.  
      Grealish has been a cause celebre for England fans – who have often accused Southgate of holding an agenda against him. 
      But he has struggled for game-time with Manchester City all season, just as Maddison has been off-form since returning from injury at Spurs.
      This is a bold changing of the guard from Southgate, who has relied heavily on Maguire, Henderson, Sterling and Rashford throughout his time in charge, while Grealish and Maddison are both popular flair players who fully expected to make the 26-man party for Germany.
      Burnley keeper James Trafford, the Liverpool duo of Curtis Jones and Jarrell Quansah and Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite are expected to make up Southgate’s seven-man cull along with Grealish, Maddison and Maguire.  More

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      ‘Absolutely gutted’ Harry Maguire releases 111-word statement after being left out of England’s Euro 2024 squad

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      HARRY MAGUIRE has broken his silence after being left out of England’s squad for the Euros.It was confirmed earlier today that he and Jack Grealish had both failed to make the cut for Gareth Southgate’s squad.Maguire has been left out of the England squadCredit: GettyMaguire took to Instagram to announce he would not be in England’s squadCredit: Instagram harrymaguire93The defender was in a race against time to recover from a calf injury that had stopped him from joining in group training.After missing today’s training session before tomorrow’s final warm-up game ahead of the tournament, Southgate opted to move forward with a set of defenders that have a clean bill of health.Marc Guehi is currently the player expected to come into the XI in light of Maguire’s absence.But Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, is also expected to be cut from Southgate’s squad.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLMaguire took to Instagram to break his silence after missing out on England’s squad for the tournament in Germany.He wrote: “I am devastated not to have been selected to play for England at the Euros this summer.”Despite my best efforts, I have not been able to overcome an injury to my calf. Maybe I pushed myself too hard, to try and make it. Simply, I am absolutely gutted.”For me, representing England is the highest honour. It means everything to me. If I can’t help the team as a player, I will support them as a fan – along with the rest of the country. Go and win it boys.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Next, I will return to the supervision of the Manchester United medical team in order to prepare for next season.”England will kick off their tournament in Germany against Serbia on June 16 before playing Denmark four days later.Harry Maguire calls for Southgate to stay on as England boss after Euros… but Man Utd ace may be better off if he GOESThis is a bold changing of the guard from Southgate… he’s never been afraid to be ruthless
      GARETH SOUTHGATE has made a habit of taking ruthless calls during his eight years as England boss, writes Dave Kidd.
      And his decision to axe Jack Grealish, as well as James Maddison, is further evidence of the Three Lions chief being unafraid to take big decisions with big-name players. 
      Harry Maguire is also set to be among the seven players left out for the squad to travel to Germany for the Euros although the decision to omit the Manchester United centre-back is based on his failure to recover from injury. 
      Southgate is, more than ever, picking on form.
      Attacking midfielders such as Eberechi Eze, Jarrod Bowen, Cole Palmer and Anthony Gordon have been rewarded with call-ups for their excellent Premier League form, while Marcus Rashford, Maddison and Grealish all get the chop.
      While the England boss is often regarded as an over-cautious nice guy, he took big decisions in getting rid of the likes of Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart and Chris Smalling at  the start of his reign. 
      Southgate also jettisoned Raheem Sterling last year after the Chelsea man had been a regular starter throughout most of his reign. 
      And Jordan Henderson was left out of the 33-man preliminary squad having been a stalwart for Southgate throughout his previous three tournaments.  
      Grealish has been a cause celebre for England fans – who have often accused Southgate of holding an agenda against him. 
      But he has struggled for game-time with Manchester City all season, just as Maddison has been off-form since returning from injury at Spurs.
      This is a bold changing of the guard from Southgate, who has relied heavily on Maguire, Henderson, Sterling and Rashford throughout his time in charge, while Grealish and Maddison are both popular flair players who fully expected to make the 26-man party for Germany.
      Burnley keeper James Trafford, the Liverpool duo of Curtis Jones and Jarrell Quansah and Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite are expected to make up Southgate’s seven-man cull along with Grealish, Maddison and Maguire. 

      The Three Lions’ final Group C match will pit them against Slovenia on June 25.Maguire and Grealish are the latest players to be cut from the squad.They followed the departures of James Maddison and Curtis Jones yesterday.James Trafford has also failed to make the final cut for the tournament in Germany. More

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      Jack Grealish and Harry Maguire left out of England’s Euro 2024 squad as Gareth Southgate’s 26-man shortlist is revealed

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      HARRY MAGUIRE and Jack Grealish are OUT of England’s Euro 2024 squad. Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate has whittled down his 33-man provisional squad to 26 players ahead of the tournament in Germany.Jack Grealish and Harry Maguire are out of England’s Euro 2024 squadCredit: GettyTottenham’s James Maddison and Curtis Jones of Liverpool were the first to make way on Thursday morning.Jones’ club team-mate Jarell Quansah is another expected to miss out despite not yet leaving the England camp.Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford is also out, leaving Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson and Aaron Ramsdale battling it out for No1 spot.And so too are experienced pair Grealish and Maguire in what goes down as two huge calls made by Southgate. READ MORE IN football Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite also misses out after making his debut on Monday’s win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.Maguire was always a doubt due to a calf issue that has sidelined him since April for Manchester United. Speaking out on Instagram: “I am devastated not to have been selected to play for England at the Euros this summer.”Despite my best efforts, I have not been able to overcome an injury to my calf. Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Maybe I pushed myself too hard, to try and make it. Simply, I am absolutely gutted.”For me, representing England is the highest honour. It means everything to me. “If I can’t help the team as a player, I will support them as a fan – along with the rest of the country. Go and win it boys.”Next, I will return to the supervision of the Manchester United medical team in order to prepare for next season.”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

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      Incredible stats shows England are now GOOD at penalties as stars’ astonishing success rate is revealed

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      A STAGGERING statistic reveals that 20 England past and present internationals have taken 52 penalties in games and shootouts in the 2023-24 season and missed only ONE — showing a 98 per cent success rate.The only blemish was Kieran Trippier who fired wide in the penalty shootout for Newcastle at Chelsea in their Carabao Cup quarter-final in December.Harry Kane will once again be taking up the mantle of penalty-taking kingCredit: The TimesCould Cole Palmer be rivalling Harry Kane to take penalties this summer?Credit: GettyIn terms of where England players have netted, it’s a mixed selection with 20 right, 18 left and 13 down the middle.The stats will make for pretty reading for England fans haunted by penalty misses of yesteryear.While the Three Lions managed to miss out on being knocked out via a shootout last time out at the World Cup in Qatar, it was still a penalty that cost England dearly.Harry Kane dispatched his first of the game after 58 minutes but lost his cool when attempting to slot the ball past France keeper Hugo Lloris for a second time later in the match.READ MORE ENGLAND NEWSSouthgate’s boys went on to lose 2-1 to Les Blues and exit the competition at the quarter-final stage.The feeling of England crashing out courtesy of a dreaded spot-kick is a familiar one for football fans.At the previous tournament, Euro 2020, England were just a penalty shoot-out away from winning their first trophy since 1966.But they fluffed their lines against Italy in the final, and fell to a 3-2 defeat on penalties.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSEngland players have scored 51 of their 52 penalties so far this seasonMarcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka all failed to find the back of the net from 12 yards.But England’s record in shoot-outs under Southgate hasn’t been all bad on the whole, despite his own infamy for missing a crucial spot-kick at Euro 96.Marcus Rashford and Henderson OUT of Gareth Southgate’s England Squad for Euro 2024The Three Lions triumphed 6-5 on pens over Switzerland in the 2019 Nations League, although it could be argued that the pressure wasn’t nearly as high at the then fledgling Nations League tournament.And a year prior to that, the team showed their steel by triumphing 4-3 on pens over Colombia in the round of 16 at the Russia 2018 World Cup courtesy of an Eric Dier pen.Southgate’s men will be hoping to draw inspiration from those two shoot-outs, plus their players’ generally stellar record from the spot this season – with 51 of their 52 pens scored this season.One potential difficulty for Southgate though could be getting his takers on the pitch at the same time.Cole Palmer leads the way in terms of pens scored, but is likely to be behind Bukayo Saka when it comes to a right-wing berth and Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham when it comes to playing in the 10.Marcus Rashford, James Ward-Prowse and Callum Wilson have all also scored well from the spot this season but haven’t made the cut for Southgate’s initial squad.Current England boss Gareth Southgate will be hoping his players don’t do what he did from the penalty spot at Euro 96Credit: PA:Press Association 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