England’s squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament has been announced, and with it comes the revelation that several players will be unable to don their preferred squad numbers due to UEFA regulations.
The regulations state that players must be allocated numbers between 1 and 26 for the tournament, causing some of England’s stars to miss out on their favored choices. This includes players such as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Phil Foden, and Declan Rice, who have made unconventional shirt numbers their signature at the club level.
With the tournament opener less than two weeks away, manager Gareth Southgate has named a 26-man squad. Notable omissions include Jack Grealish and James Madison, who both featured in the recent friendly win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Veteran defender Harry Maguire also missed out due to a calf injury.
England will have one final warm-up match against Iceland before their Group C opener next Sunday. It could be Southgate’s final tournament as manager, and he will be hoping his squad can navigate the group stage and progress to the knockout rounds.
England’s players will have to adjust to new squad numbers at Euro 2024 due to UEFA regulations.
UEFA regulations state that players must be allocated numbers between 1 and 26 for the tournament.
Players like Trent Alexander-Arnold will have to forego their favored shirt numbers for the tournament.
As England gears up for Euro 2024, they will have to adapt to more than just their opponents on the field. The squad will also have to adjust to new squad numbers, as UEFA regulations dictate a specific range of numbers for players to wear during the tournament.