Southgate backs push for 26-man squads at Euro 2024 amid injury pile-up
Walker, Maguire, Stones and Johnstone injured in last fortnightManager insists ‘door is open’ for Ben White to return to fold
Gareth Southgate has suggested he would be in favour of 26-man squads at the European Championship in Germany this summer and revealed that the issue is to be debated next month at a Uefa coaches meeting, where it will have support.
Southgate’s plans over the past international window were turned upside down by injuries and there is a growing feeling that the physical demands on players mean larger squads will be needed for the tournament.
