England announces final 26-man squad for Euro 2020
After much anticipation and speculation, England has finally announced their final 26-man squad for Euro 2020. The squad is packed with top-notch talent and is expected to put up a strong fight in the tournament.
The Goalkeepers
Gareth Southgate has chosen three top-class goalkeepers for the tournament- Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson, and Sam Johnstone. Pickford is expected to be the first-choice keeper and has been in fine form for Everton this season. Henderson is likely to be his backup and has impressed on loan at Sheffield United. Johnstone provides cover if required, and he has been in decent form for West Brom this season.
The Defenders
The defensive line-up looks solid with the likes of John Stones, Harry Maguire, Kyle Walker, Ben White, Kieran Trippier, Reece James, Tyrone Mings, and Luke Shaw all making the cut. Stones and Maguire are expected to be the first-choice centre-back pairing, with Walker likely to start at right-back. Shaw, who has had a stellar season for Manchester United, is expected to start at left-back. Trippier and James will provide cover on the flanks, and White and Mings will be the backup centre-backs.
The Midfielders
The midfield is where England has plenty of options. Southgate has gone with several world-class midfielders in his 26-man squad, including Declan Rice, Kalvin Phillips, Jude Bellingham, Jordan Henderson, Mason Mount, and Phil Foden. Mount and Foden have been in exceptional form for Chelsea and Manchester City, respectively, this season and are expected to play a crucial role in the tournament. Rice and Phillips will provide cover in the defensive midfield area, while Henderson and Bellingham will add experience and creativity to the midfield.
The Forwards
The forward line-up looks lethal, brimming with pace, and skill. England has some of the best and most exciting forwards in Europe, including Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Raheem Sterling, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Kane, who won the Golden Boot in the Premier League this season, is expected to lead the line and score goals aplenty. Rashford and Sterling are expected to be his partners in attack, with Sancho and Calvert-Lewin providing cover from the bench.
The Final Verdict
The England squad looks highly impressive on paper and has all the attributes to go all the way in the tournament. The team has world-class players in every department and has a depth of talent that many teams can't match. The only worry for Southgate will be to manage expectations and ensure the players perform to their full potential. With the talent at his disposal, he has the ability to do just that and lead England to glory in Euro 2020.
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