James Maddison cut from England’s Euro 2024 squad and leaves camp
Tottenham playmaker the first of seven players to be left outLeft-back Luke Shaw provides boost by returning to training
James Maddison has become the first player to be axed from England’s squad for Euro 2024. The Tottenham playmaker has struggled for consistency since returning from an ankle injury in January and has left the camp after being informed on Wednesday that he will not be part of the final 26-man group heading to Germany.
Gareth Southgate has until Friday night to cut seven players from his provisional squad of 33. The omission of Maddison, who was a surprise pick at the 2022 World Cup, will boost the chances of Jarrod Bowen, Eberechi Eze and Jack Grealish making the cut. Bowen is thought to be in a good position after playing well in England’s friendly win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday.
