"New Faces, New Hopes: Gareth Southgate's Fresh England Squad for Euro 2024 Qualifiers"
Gareth Southgate has made bold choices by summoning a trio of uncapped talents to join the England squad for their upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia. The decision comes on the heels of notable injuries, sidelining key players like Callum Wilson, James Maddison, and Lewis Dunk.
Among the rising stars earning their first senior call-up is Chelsea's dynamic attacking midfielder, Cole Palmer. The £42.5m summer signing from Manchester City showcased his prowess with a last-minute penalty equalizer in a recent 4-4 draw against his former club. Palmer, who notched five goals in 15 caps for the under-21s, now steps into the senior team.
Joining Palmer are Rico Lewis, a versatile performer from Manchester City known for his midfield prowess with the U21s, and Ezri Konsa, the standout center-back from Aston Villa who has enjoyed a stellar start to the campaign.
This reshuffling sees a youthful injection into the Three Lions squad, with 11 out of 25 players holding ten caps or fewer, eight of whom have accumulated five or fewer. The team, seeking just one more point to secure the top spot in Group C, approaches the qualifiers with a blend of experienced hands and exciting new talents.
The squad comprises a mix of established names and rising stars:
Sam Johnstone (Crystal Palace)Jordan Pickford (Everton)Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal)
Levi Colwill (Chelsea)Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace)Harry Maguire (Manchester United)Fikayi Tomori (AC Milan)Kieran Trippier (Newcastle)Kyle Walker (Manchester City)Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa)
Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)Conor Gallagher (Chelsea)Jordan Henderson (Al-Ettifaq)Kalvin Phillips (Manchester City)Declan Rice (Arsenal)Cole Palmer (Chelsea)Rico Lewis (Manchester City)
Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)Phil Foden (Manchester City)Jack Grealish (Manchester City)Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)As England gears up for Euro 2024 next summer, Southgate aims for performances and results that will solidify the team's prowess on the international stage.
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