Harry Maguire, battling a calf injury, is devastated after being excluded from England's Euro 2024 squad. Despite rigorous training, he couldn't recover in time. England manager Gareth Southgate opted to protect his long-term health. Maguire will now focus on recovery with Manchester United's medical team.
Harry Maguire has expressed his devastation after being excluded from England's squad for Euro 2024 due to a lingering calf injury. Despite following a rigorous individual training program since April, the Manchester United defender was unable to recover in time. England manager Gareth Southgate decided not to risk Maguire’s long-term health, leaving him out of the tournament. Maguire shared his disappointment on Instagram, acknowledging his overexertion in an attempt to return to form and emphasizing his commitment to supporting the team as a fan. He will now return to Manchester United's medical team for recovery ahead of the next season.
The news comes as part of broader adjustments to the squad, with other notable absences including Jack Grealish, who struggled with form last season. Tottenham’s James Maddison and Liverpool’s Curtis Jones have also departed from the training camp. Reports suggest that Jarell Quansah, James Trafford, and Jarrad Branthwaite might face similar exclusions. England is set to play their final warm-up match against Iceland on Friday night, after which Southgate will finalize the 26-man squad for the European Championship in Germany. The reshuffling has sparked discussions about the team's preparedness and strategy for the upcoming tournament.
