Gareth Southgate open to Mason Greenwood’s England return post Euros

England manager Gareth Southgate has left the door open for Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood to return to the national team after the Euros. Greenwood, who has been on loan at Getafe in Spain, has been rebuilding his career with success. Southgate has not made a decision on Greenwood's return before the Euros, as it could potentially distract the team. Manchester United's new owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has emphasized the importance of making a fair decision.

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March 17, 2024

England manager Gareth Southgate has left the door open for Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood to return to the national team after this summer’s Euros. Greenwood, whose international career was halted by a police investigation in January 2022, has been on loan at Getafe in Spain, where he has been rebuilding his career with notable success.

Southgate indicated that a decision regarding Greenwood’s return would not be made before the Euros, as it could potentially distract the team. He expressed the need to understand more details about Greenwood’s situation before considering him for selection. Southgate said, “I don’t think it’s something for pre-Euros. Allowing him to get his career going again abroad appears to have been a good move. But I have not tracked it closely. At this moment it would be a big distraction for the team — let’s see where that leads next season. I would need to know more details about the whole thing before it was an option.”

The 22-year-old forward has impressed in Spain, scoring eight goals and providing five assists in 26 appearances for Getafe. Manchester United’s new owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, highlighted the importance of making a fair decision regarding Greenwood’s future at the club. Ratcliffe emphasized the need to consider whether Greenwood is the right fit for the team, both in terms of footballing ability and personal character.

Here is the highlight video of Mason Greenwood’s best moments at Getafe.