England announces new squad for Euro 2020
England has announced its final squad for Euro 2020, which begins on June 11. The squad includes some big names, as well as some surprises, as England looks to bring home its first major international trophy since winning the World Cup in 1966.
Goalkeepers
The goalkeepers picked for the squad are Jordan Pickford, Sam Johnstone, and Dean Henderson. Pickford is likely to be the starting goalkeeper, having been the first choice under Gareth Southgate and performing well recently in the FA Cup final with Everton.
Defenders
The defenders in the squad include Harry Maguire, John Stones, Kyle Walker, Kieran Trippier, Tyrone Mings, Conor Coady, Ben White, and Reece James. Maguire and Stones have formed a solid partnership at the heart of defence and will be the main pairing, while Walker and Trippier are expected to provide cover at full-back.
Midfielders
The midfielders in the squad include Declan Rice, Jordan Henderson, Kalvin Phillips, Mason Mount, Jude Bellingham, and Phil Foden. The inclusion of Henderson, who has been struggling with injury, shows just how important he is to Southgate's plans. Mount has been in impressive form for Chelsea and is expected to start, while Foden could provide a spark off the bench with his attacking prowess.
Forwards
The forwards chosen for the squad are Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and Bukayo Saka. Kane is the main man up front and will be looking to add to his impressive international goal tally, while Sterling is likely to be the first choice on the left wing. Rashford and Sancho will be vying for the right-wing spot, while Calvert-Lewin provides a different option up front and Saka offers versatility across the front line.
Final thoughts
The England squad for Euro 2020 looks promising, with a good balance of experience and youth. Southgate has some tough decisions to make in terms of his starting eleven, but he certainly has plenty of options to choose from. England will be hoping to finally end their long wait for a major trophy and their squad has the potential to do just that.
