Man United star defender Harry Maguire has expressed his disappointment and devastation after being left out of England squad for the upcoming Euros 2024 in Germany.
The 31-year-old, who has 63 caps for the Three Lions, confirmed the news on social media, citing an ongoing calf injury as the reason for his exclusion, Footballrover reports.
Maguire, who has been a key player for England, admitted he is “absolutely gutted” and feels he has let the team down.
However, he vowed to support the team as a fan and wished them success in the tournament.
I am devastated not to have been selected to play for England at the Euros this summer.
Despite my best efforts, I have not been able to overcome an injury to my calf. Maybe I pushed myself too hard, to try and make it. Simply, I am absolutely gutted.
For me, representing… pic.twitter.com/n7WXMuAzuO
— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) June 6, 2024
The injury, which he sustained in April, has prevented him from fully recovering in time for the Euros.
The injury also kept him out of Manchester United’s FA Cup final victory over Manchester City last month.
Despite a commendable substitute appearance in England’s 3-0 friendly win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Monday, Maguire has not recovered sufficiently to make Gareth Southgate’s final squad for the Euros.
England manager Gareth Southgate has also confirmed that seven players, including Maguire, Jack Grealish, James Maddison, Curtis Jones, Jarell Quansah, James Trafford, and Jarrad Branthwaite, have been cut from the initial 33-man squad.
This reduction brings Southgate’s squad from the initial 33 players to the final 26 who will compete in Euro 2024.
Despite his disappointment, Maguire will now focus on his recovery under the supervision of the club’s medical team and prepare for next season with Manchester United.
England is set to begin their campaign with a Group C match against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen on June 16, followed by a clash with Denmark on June 20 before trading tackles with Slovenia on June 25.
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