Gareth SouthgateEngland coach, announced this Thursday the official list of players who will play in Euro 2024. Having to stick to a limited number of 26 members meant that some players’ dreams were dashed.
Jack Grealish, Harry Maguire, James Maddison, Jarrad Branthwaite, James Trafford, Curtis Jones and Jarell Qansah They were the ones who were left on the last call. “Everyone makes a decision with respect. We just feel that there are players who have had stronger seasons“, He said Southgate regarding the decision made.
Jack Grealishfrom Manchester City, and James Maddisonfrom Tottenham, the names that caused the most uproar when it was announced that they would not be attending the continental tournament.
Declan Ricehis teammate, sympathized with both of them after sharing the last years with them in the national team: “It is very difficult. Madders and Jack are two of my best teammates, I’ve probably spent the most time with them since I’ve been here.”Rice told reporters Thursday.
“Seeing them go is not a pleasant feeling. They both want the best for us”, he added. The 25-year-old midfielder explained that the whole team is very united as a group: “It hurts them to be left out of the national team. “We are very close as a group and no one feels bitter about being left behind,” he said.
This Friday, the English team will play the last match in its preparation for the European Championship against Iceland.
Source: La Verdad
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