England Announces their Euro 2020 Squad of 23 Players
England's manager, Gareth Southgate has announced the 23 players who will be representing the team at the Euro 2020 tournament which is being held across various cities in Europe this summer. The squad is balanced and has a great mix of young and experienced players. Here is a closer look at the players who have made the cut:
The Goalkeepers
The three goalkeepers who have been selected are Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson, and Sam Johnstone. Pickford, who plays for Everton, has been England's number one goalkeeper and will likely start in the tournament. Henderson, who plays for Manchester United, has been impressive in his debut season for United and could be a good backup. Johnstone, who plays for West Bromwich Albion, has also had a good season despite his club's relegation from the Premier League.
The Defenders
The defenders in the squad are Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ben Chilwell, Conor Coady, Reece James, Harry Maguire, Tyrone Mings, Luke Shaw, John Stones, and Kieran Trippier. The standout in this section is undoubtedly Alexander-Arnold, who had a low-key season by his standards but is still a key player for both England and Liverpool. There are also several promising young defenders in the squad who could make an impact if given the opportunity.
The Midfielders
The midfielders in the team are Jude Bellingham, Jordan Henderson, Mason Mount, Kalvin Phillips, Declan Rice, and Phil Foden. Mount had a fantastic season with Chelsea and was instrumental in their Champions League win, while Foden was one of the standout performers for Manchester City. Henderson, who missed most of the season through injury, is a key player for both Liverpool and England and is expected to play a crucial role in the tournament.
The Forwards
The forwards in the team include Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Jadon Sancho, and Raheem Sterling. Kane is England's talisman and will be looking to build on his impressive goalscoring record for both Tottenham Hotspur and England. Rashford and Sterling are both experienced forwards who have played in major tournaments before and will be looking to provide a spark for the team. Sancho and Saka are both young and exciting players who have had impressive seasons for their club sides and could be the surprise packages for England.
The Final Word
Overall, England's squad is strong and well-balanced, with a good mix of youth and experience. There are several players who have had outstanding seasons for their clubs and will be looking to carry that form into the tournament. The biggest challenge for Southgate will be to find the right balance and combinations among the players and ensure that they are playing to their full potential. England will be hoping to go all the way and lift their first major international trophy since the 1966 World Cup.
