Gareth Southgate: England manager explains omission of Jack Grealish

Gareth Southgate: England manager explains omission of Jack Grealish, Harry Maguire and James Maddison from Euro 2024 squad

Gareth Southgate, the England manager, has explained why Jack Grealish, Harry Maguire and James Maddison were left out of the Euro 2024 squad. He said that these decisions were taken based on the team's overall strategy and current form.

"Jack Grealish is not in form at the moment and his recent performances have not met our expectations," Southgate said.

On Harry Maguire, he noted, "Maguire is not getting regular game time and we are concerned about his fitness."

"Maddison is very talented, but it has been difficult for us to find the right role for him in the team," Southgate said of James Maddison.

"These decisions have not been easy, but we believe the current squad will give us the best chance of success at Euro 2024," added Southgate.

With these comments, Southgate made it clear that he only took these decisions considering the current form and tactical needs of the team.