Five England players who could benefit from expanded squads at Euro 2024
UEFA have agreed to an expansion of squads for this summer’s European Championship with competing nations now permitted to take 26 players to the tournament.
The governing body had reverted back to 23-man squads, much to the frustration of head coaches, having allowed 26-player parties as an emergency measure for the Covid-impacted tournament of 2021.
However, a vote has passed to reinstate 26-man squads for this summer’s finals. The three-player increase has improved the chances of making the plane for several stars and we’ve picked out the English players who could benefit from the decision.
Five England players who could benefit from the expanded squads for Euro 2024:
Ivan Toney (Brentford)
The expectation was that Gareth Southgate would select just two out-and-out centre-forwards for the summer before the change in squad size. Harry Kane is the first name in the squad, while the fantastic form of Ollie Watkins this season means there would be an outcry if the Aston Villa forward, who leads the Premier League for non-penalty goals and assists this season, was not included. Though the likes of Cole Palmer, Jarrod Bowen, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Gordon can all operate centrally if required, the increase to 26 players could tempt Southgate to take another recognised number nine.
The England manager is clearly a fan of Toney, having included him for March’s internationals, and the 28-year-old scored his first international goal from the penalty spo...
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