Gareth Southgate hopes to lead a huge party in Trafalgar Square to mark England winning Euro 2024. However, he must first address a season of challenges for many of his stars. Injuries and poor form plague the squad as Southgate prepares to name a training squad of 30 players, which will be reduced to 26.

England’s first match is against Serbia on June 16. The biggest concern is central defense, with John Stones and Harry Maguire struggling for form and fitness. Luke Shaw is likely out due to injury, leaving Kieran Trippier to potentially start on the left. In attack, Harry Kane’s back injury is a worry, and Southgate faces a tough choice between Ollie Watkins and Ivan Toney.

Midfield decisions also loom, with Kalvin Phillips likely axed and Trent Alexander-Arnold possibly playing a central role. Southgate must decide whether to play Phil Foden centrally or on the right, balancing the squad’s form and experience. As England prepares for Euro 2024, Southgate’s decisions will be crucial for success.

England performance and stats

England

Manager: Gareth Southgate
Rank 1st
Win 6
Draw 2
Loss 0
Goals 22-4
Diff 18
This season

It will be England ended the league in the position with points.

It has a even goal difference after scoring goals and conceding .​

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