Only four Englishmen have been named in the team of the tournament for a European Championships in the 21st century. Gareth Southgate ended the international career of the first, even if Wayne Rooney did lose his place 13 years after he was among the pick of the players in Euro 2004.
As England can start to prepare for Euro 2024, Southgate’s loyalty to two others will be tested. They have been talismanic figures for him, faces of his improvement of England. A difficult season for each threatens a loss of status.
