‘It’s not a good sign’ – Southgate concerned by TAA’s injury

England boss Gareth Southgate has insisted that the “last thing” he wanted was seeing Trent Alexander-Arnold or anyone else limp off injured against Austria. The Three Lions were dominant in the first half, but chances were few and far between. The best of them fell to Trent Alexander-Arnold and Harry Kane but they could not […]

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Ferdinand slams Southgate for picking Man Utd star

Rio Ferdinand has criticised Gareth Southgate for picking Man Utd captain Harry Maguire in his England squad for the Euros despite his fitness issues. Southgate has named Maguire and Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson in his European Championship squad but admits he must prepare as if the injured duo will not play in the tournament. Southgate […]

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Southgate hails ‘valuable’ trio after making England squad cuts

Gareth Southgate praised the professionalism of Jesse Lingard, James Ward-Prowse and Ollie Watkins after they were among six players cut from England’s Euro 2020 squad. Having named a provisional 33-man selection last Tuesday due to players’ injury concerns and continental cup final commitments, the Three Lions boss whittled his selection down to 26 names. Mason […]

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16 Conclusions on England’s Euro 2020 squad

Gareth Southgate has named an exciting Euro 2020 England squad. Thoughts on Trent Alexander-Arnold, Bukayo Saka and Jesse Lingard are within. The 26 men tasked with ending 427 years of hurt are here.   1) Gareth Southgate is owed many a grovelling apology, with reserves of humble pie most desperately needed on Merseyside. It was […]

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England ‘might include’ four RBs with TAA set to be named in squad

A report claims that Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold will be named in the final England squad for the European Championships amid rumours he could be axed. England’s players are set to learn their fate as Gareth Southgate prepares to name his final 26-man squad for this summer’s European Championship later today. Three Lions manager Southgate […]

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Just announce England squad now; it makes no difference anyway

A great deal of time, effort and thought will be wasted today on coverage of Gareth Southgate’s England squad announcement. A great deal of it can be found on these pages, and in this piece. Sorry about that. But the key point is this: it doesn’t matter. When England’s quarter-final/semi-final heartbreak or group-stage humiliation comes […]

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England’s Euros prep ‘more complicated’ than others, says Southgate

Gareth Southgate has suggested that due to their injury concerns, England have a more complicated build-up for the Euros than other nations. With the Three Lions dealing with issues such as injuries and European final absentees, the Football Association confirmed a larger provisional group would be announced on Tuesday rather than the definitive squad. Southgate […]

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Southgate: ‘Too many questions’ still loom over TAA and co

England boss Gareth Southgate has insisted that Trent Alexander-Arnold, Kyle Walker, Reece James and Kieran Trippier are “four good footballers”. Southgate named his provisional 33-man squad for the European Championships on Tuesday afternoon.  The right-back birth continues to be one of the most hotly contested positions for England. Sensible Southgate puts the Alexander-Arnold anger on […]

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Southgate: Kane ‘very unlikely’ to leave Spurs during Euros

Gareth Southgate has insisted that there are no questions regarding Harry Kane’s “focus or professionalism” heading into the Euros. Kane is reported to have told Spurs he wants to leave this summer and was keen for his future to be sorted before the tournament begins in a couple of weeks. That always looked unlikely, not […]

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Newcastle assistant Jones joins Southgate’s staff for Euros

Newcastle United assistant Graeme Jones will join Gareth Southgate’s coaching team for England at this summer’s European Championships. Jones, who will link up with the squad when their Euro 2020 preparations get under way on Saturday and remain with the Three Lions for the duration of their involvement in the tournament, has been praised for […]

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