England manager Gareth Southgate says he named his Euro 2024 squad early so his players could keep their "heads clear" and focus on Friday's game against Iceland.The England boss had originally selected 33 players in his shortlist, with goalkeeper James Trafford, defenders Jarrad Branthwaite, Harry Maguire and Jarell Quansah, midfielder Curtis Jones and forwards Jack Grealish and James Maddison missing out.
"It wouldn't have been fair on the players that we've released and wouldn't have been fair on the players that were waiting to have confirmation they were in."Liverpool centre-back Quansah has remained with the squad and could feature against Iceland at Wembley, but unless there are any injuries the 21-year-old will not be going to Germany.
"But now everybody's heads are clear, they can look forward to the game, and when they come back in on Sunday they can really start looking forward to the tournament."However, three years on and this current squad is without Maguire, Kalvin Phillips, Raheem Sterling, Mason Mount, Jordan Henderson, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Grealish - who all featured in that match.
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