Social442
Uk 5mos ago
England’s Euro 2024 squad: Henderson and Chilwell out, Wharton and Jones in
Source:Uk

There is set to be a youthful, fresh look to the squad when it is announced on Tuesday afternoon. Henderson, who has not missed a major tournament since Euro 2012, has paid the price for a poor season. The former Liverpool captain struggled after moving to the Saudi Pro League and he has been unable to recover his form since joining Ajax in January.

Related: Euro 2024: Gareth Southgate announces provisional England squad - live

Southgate has left out many of his old faithfuls in midfield, with Kalvin Phillips also omitted. Jones, the Liverpool midfielder, and Wharton, who has shone for Crystal Palace since joining them from Blackburn in the winter window, are the beneficiaries. Both players are uncapped. Liverpool's Jarell Quansah, another uncapped player, will also be included.

The big headache for Southgate comes in defence. Shaw, his first-choice left-back, has not played for Manchester United since February but he will be given time to prove his fitness. Southgate will name a final squad of 26 and has given key players time to recover from injury at previous tournaments. However Chilwell, who hoped to deputise for Shaw, has not been included. The Chelsea left-back has struggled for fitness. His versatile Chelsea teammate Levi Colwill is in.

Southgate also has concerns in central defence, where Harry Maguire is an injury doubt. Palace's Marc Guehi is in the squad, as is Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite.

Download the Guardian app from the iOS App Store on iPhone or the Google Play store on Android by searching for 'The Guardian'.

If you already have the Guardian app, make sure you're on the most recent version.

In the Guardian app, tap the Menu button at the bottom right, then go to Settings (the gear icon), then Notifications.

Turn on sport notifications.

Palace's attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze has made the cut after a fine end to the season and Toney is included despite last scoring for Brentford on 17 February. The West Ham winger Jarrod Bowen is in together with James Maddison. Newcastle's Anthony Gordon is likely to be included but there is doubt over Marcus Rashford's place and Raheem Sterling has not been included.

Install App

Largest Football Social Network