Sheffield United star called up as Manchester United player’s emergency replacement in Euro 2020 squad – originally posted on Sportslens.com
England have called up Aaron Ramsdale to replace Dean Henderson in their Euro 2020 squad, according to Sky Sports.
Henderson is set to return to Manchester United to undergo assessment and rehabilitation ahead of the 2021/22 football season.
24-year-old Henderson was not in the squad for England’s 1-0 Euro 2020 opener against Croatia last weekend as Sam Johnstone acted as cover for first-choice Jordan Pickford.
The Red Devils goalie also missed training on Monday due to a hip issue and the medical team have since advised him to leave the squad.
There is no doubt that the news will be a blow to Henderson. Some tipped him to start for the Euros and even if the unpredictable Pickford was given the nod to act as first-choice, there is little doubt that he would have been the candidate that Southgate would have called upon had the Everton keeper made an error.
Sheffield United’s Ramsdale was originally part of Southgate’s 33-man squad for the Euros but ended up being axed when the squad was trimmed to 26.
The 23-year-old will have to undergo strict COVID protocols before being fully integrated into the England squad.
Ramsdale definitely has the necessary experience and abilities to act as first-choice for the Three Lions should he be needed to play.
He has been an ever-present fixture in the Premier League over the last two consecutive seasons acting as the first-choice keeper for both Bournemouth and Sheffield United.
With Sheffield United having been relegated, Ramsdale has been linked with a potential summer move to Wolves and Tottenham.
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Author:Eshlin Vedan