“How did he became available to play for England all of a sudden? This is what Jose Mourinho has been talking about. That’s why you have so many injuries at the club every season”-BREAKIN NEWS as Luke Shaw is set to get the nod as part of a squad of around 30 England players set to be announced on Tuesday which mad fans believes that he has been faking injuries at Manchester United.
England manager Gareth Southgate is facing a challenging task as he prepares to announce the training squad for Euro 2024. Despite injury concerns, Southgate plans to include several players who are currently in doubt for the tournament.
Following a strategy he used in the past, Southgate will initially select a larger squad before finalizing the roster closer to the tournament. This approach allows him to assess the fitness of key players, such as Luke Shaw, who has been sidelined with a muscle injury since February. Despite his ongoing struggles, Shaw’s past performances in major tournaments warrant his inclusion in the initial squad.
Other players like Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford, and Harry Kane are also expected to be named despite recent fitness issues. However, Jude Bellingham, who is set to participate in the Champions League final, may miss some warm-up fixtures but will still be part of the squad.
Southgate faces additional challenges with players involved in domestic cup finals and post-season friendlies. The fitness of players like Nick Pope and Marc Guehi, who recently returned from injury, is a positive sign. However, uncertainties surround the availability of others like Ben Chilwell and Reece James, given their recent fitness setbacks.
Despite injury concerns, key defenders like Harry Maguire and John Stones will be included in the training squad. Young talents like Jarrad Branthwaite could also earn a call-up based on their impressive performances this season.
In midfield, the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold adds depth alongside established players like Declan Rice and Jordan Henderson. Exciting prospects like Conor Gallagher and Kobbie Mainoo are also in contention, while the in-form duo of Eberechi Eze and Adam Wharton provide further options.
Upfront, Southgate will have a large pool of forwards to choose from, including Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins. Players like Jarrod Bowen and Anthony Gordon will have opportunities to prove their fitness, while the potential return of Jack Grealish adds further depth.
However, some players have made themselves unavailable for selection, including Ben White, Kalvin Phillips, and Raheem Sterling. Despite these challenges, Southgate remains focused on assembling a squad capable of competing at Euro 2024.