Gareth Southgate, the coach of England, is under a lot of pressure. According to bookmakers, England is the title favorite. With the most expensive selection ever in the history of a European championship, it must finally happen for the English: It’s coming home. FCUpdate pays attention to all countries in the lead-up to the Euro in Germany, including England.
The preparation of Southgate was not flawless, as he saw Harry Maguire injured and had to send him home. Left-back Luke Shaw is just returning from an injury, but he seems to be fit in time for the Euro. Attacker Jack Grealish has been left out by the coach for the Euro.
The England team had a smooth qualification for the Euro. In a group with Italy, Ukraine, North Macedonia, and Malta, Southgate’s team was consistently the strongest. They won six times and drew twice. The first draw was away at Ukraine, and the second was away at North Macedonia, when England was already qualified for the final tournament in Germany.
The 26-man squad of Southgate includes talented players like Jude Bellingham, Kobbie Mainoo, and Bukayo Saka, as well as experienced players like John Stones, Harry Kane, Declan Rice, and Kyle Walker.
The star player of England during Euro 2024 is Jude Bellingham. All eyes will be on the twenty-year-old midfielder as he carries the hopes of his nation on his shoulders. With Real Madrid, he recently won the Champions League, after which he gave an emotional interview.
England is in a ‘easy’ group with Denmark, Serbia, and Slovenia. It is clear that England is the favorite for this group. With such a selection, it is almost impossible to lose against any of these opponents, but time will tell. England’s first match is against Serbia on the same day that the Netherlands plays against Poland (June 16). The kick-off is at 9:00 PM in Gelsenkirchen.
In the lead-up to the Euro, FCUpdate is analyzing all 24 participants. The articles cover various countries, including Albania, Scotland, Germany, Spain, Hungary, Italy, Switzerland, Croatia, Poland, and the Netherlands. Each team is assessed in terms of their strengths, weaknesses, and potential surprises during the tournament.
Stay tuned for more updates and insights as the Euro 2024 approaches, as the excitement builds for the tournament where young talents like Jude Bellingham will showcase their skills and carry the hopes of their nations on the big stage.