Newcastle United duo named in England’s provisional Euro 2024 squad as former Sunderland man misses out
Two Newcastle United players have made England’s 33-man provisional squad for Euro 2024
Anthony Gordon and Kieran Trippier have been named in England’s provisional 33-man squad for Euro 2024.
The Newcastle United duo have staved off late fitness struggles to make Gareth Southgate’s cut. England head to Germany as one of the pre-match tournaments after finishing as runners-up three years ago.
The Three Lions are aiming for their first major tournament since 1966, with the first of two warm-up games taking place at St James’ Park. Bosnia and Herzegovina travel to Tyneside before England face Iceland on June 7.
Serbia await in the first game of the tournament nine days later and there could be Newcastle interest on show. Trippier is a seasoned veteran, with 46 caps and three major tournaments under his belt.
The Toon right-back has played in high-profile England games including a World Cup semi-final and Euros final. Capable of playing in either full-back position, Trippier’s versatility is an asset to the Three Lions and he has been tipped to start the opener on the left.
As for Gordon, he enjoyed a stellar campaign at Newcastle to earn his first senior call-up last month. The 23-year-old has outlined his desire to be an established international for years to come.
He has just two England caps - both earned last month - and Southgate will take a look at him as he nurses an Achilles injury before making a final decision by June 7. The shock omission is Jordan Henderson, who has been left out of the provisional squad.
The former Sunderland man ditched Al-Ettifaq for Ajax in January with one eye on Euro 2024. However, an underwhelming start to life in the Netherlands has resulted in him being culled from Southgate’s plans.
England provisional squad in full Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal), James Trafford (Burnley).
Defenders: Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton), Lewis Dunk (Brighton), Joe Gomez (Liverpool), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Jarell Quansah (Liverpool), Luke Shaw (Manchester United), John Stones (Manchester City), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle), Kyle Walker (Manchester City), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) Midfielders: Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Curtis Jones (Liverpool), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Jack Grealish (Manchester City), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace), Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) Forwards: Jarrod Bowen (West Ham), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), James Maddison (Tottenham), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ivan Toney (Brentford), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).