England announces Euro 2020 squad

After much speculation and anticipation, England has finally announced its 23-man squad for the upcoming Euro 2020 tournament. Manager Gareth Southgate made some tough decisions as he had to whittle down from a 33-man provisional list. Let's take a closer look at the squad that will represent England this summer.

The Goalkeepers

There are three goalkeepers in the squad, with Jordan Pickford as the clear number one choice. The Everton shot-stopper has been in good form lately, and his performances were instrumental in England's run to the World Cup semi-finals in 2018. The other two keepers are Dean Henderson and Sam Johnstone, both of whom had solid seasons with their respective clubs.

The Defenders

The defence is arguably England's strongest area, and Southgate has some tough decisions to make here. Harry Maguire is the captain of the squad and will be partnered in central defence by John Stones, who has had a resurgent season with Manchester City. Kyle Walker, Kieran Trippier, and Reece James are among the full-backs selected, while Ben White and Tyrone Mings provide cover in central defence.

The Midfielders

Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden are among the notable absentees in midfield, but Southgate has still managed to select an impressive array of talent. Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips are expected to start as a midfield duo, with Jordan Henderson providing cover. Mason Mount is likely to slot into a more attacking midfield role, while Jude Bellingham and Jesse Lingard provide further options.

The Forwards

England has some exciting attacking options, with Harry Kane leading the line as expected. Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and Bukayo Saka are also in the squad, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Ollie Watkins providing cover. Southgate will have to decide how to fit all of these players into his starting lineup, but it's a pleasant headache to have.

The Final Word

This England squad is full of promise and potential, but it's also relatively inexperienced in some areas. Southgate will have to manage the expectations of a nation that is hoping for success, but there is no reason why this team can't go all the way. With the support of the fans and the talent on the pitch, England will be hoping to lift the Euro 2020 trophy on July 11th.