England's squad for the final international break before Euro 2024 was one of the most anticipated of the Gareth Southgate era, and barring injury or a catastrophic nose dive in form, Jordan Henderson will be on the plane to Germany. You need to get used to it if you don't like that. Sorry.
Competition for squad places was fierce for this one and Southgate got a lot right with this latest announcement. Joe Gomez: versatile, playing well, a calm presence capable of playing in high-pressure games. Anthony Gordon: 15 goals and 11 assists in all comps, in a struggling team – form that can’t be ignored.
Jarrad Branthwaite: needs to be integrated into the senior squad having graduated through youth ranks, he’s a left-sided physical presence and England has weakened in central defence each tournament under Southgate. Cole Palmer, a creative spark who could be a useful gear change from the bench.
