It’s D-Day for international managers as the final 26-man squads for the summer tournament must be confirmed today with 10 days to go until the opening match,
Gareth Southgate and his 23 counterparts will submit their final player lists, though unlimited replacements before the first match are allowed for serious injury or illness, including positive Covid results or needing to self-isolate as a precaution.
Goalkeepers can be replaced during the tournament but a player who has been replaced cannot be returned to the squad.
Regarding England, Southgate has to cull seven players from his provisional squad, with three of uncapped quartet Ben White, Ben Godfrey, Sam Johnstone and Aaron Ramsdale likely to make way, while Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to miss out due to heavy competition at right-back.
Mason Greenwood was this morning forced to withdraw due to injury, while there are fitness concerns over Manchester United captain Harry Maguire, Liverpool’ Jordan Henderson and Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips.
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka will be sweating over his involvement,…
