Joe Cole has suggested Marcus Rashford should be left out (Picture: Getty)

Joe Cole has explained why he would pick Cole Palmer and Jarrod Bowen ahead of Marcus Rashford in England’s squad for Euro 2024.

Palmer, Bowen and Rashford were all selected in England’s squad for the recent friendlies against Brazil and Belgium but the 26-man group will be trimmed to 23 for this summer’s Euros.

England endured a disappointing final international break before the Euros in Germany, losing 1-0 to a depleted Brazil side and then drawing 2-2 with Belgium thanks to Jude Bellingham’s last-gasp equaliser at Wembley.

Gareth Southgate has several decisions to make before naming his final Euros squad, with Manchester United starlet Kobbie Mainoo a late contender and a debate over which striker should go as back-up to Harry Kane.
The Three Lions boss must also choose between a number of attacking forwards, with Rashford, Palmer and Bowen all in contention along with players more assured of their place like Phil Foden and Bukayo Saka.

Rashford is far more experienced at international level than Palmer and Bowen but Cole would still rather see the Chelsea and West Ham stars picked in England’s squad this summer.

Palmer, 21, has been a revelation since joining Chelsea from Manchester City last summer, scoring 11 goals and making eight assists in 23 Premier League appearances.

Rashford faces a battle to be selected for Euro 2024 (Picture: Getty)

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