Alan Shearer, the legendary Newcastle striker, has revealed his preferred England starting lineup for Euro 2024, making some notable exclusions. With their opening match against Serbia on Sunday, followed by group stage encounters against Denmark and Slovenia, England is poised to make a strong impression at the tournament.
Shearer’s selection features Jordan Pickford in goal, with a back four of Kyle Walker, John Stones, Marc Guehi, and Kieran Trippier. In midfield, Shearer opts for a trio of Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, and Phil Foden, with the latter occupying the number ten role. Up front, Shearer includes Bukayo Saka, Harry Kane, and Anthony Gordon, expressing his excitement about the team’s attacking prowess.
Notably, Shearer omits Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kobbie Mainoo from his lineup. He also highlights the absence of Harry Maguire due to injury as a significant loss for the team’s defense. Despite concerns over Luke Shaw’s fitness, Shearer suggests that Trippier should start at left-back. Overall, Shearer believes that England has a talented squad and expresses his optimism about their prospects in the tournament.
- Alan Shearer has unveiled his ideal England starting XI for Euro 2024, making a couple of surprising exclusions.
- The Newcastle icon, who scored an impressive 30 goals in 63 appearances for the Three Lions, has left out some prominent names, particularly in midfield.
England is set to kick off their Euro 2024 campaign on Sunday against Serbia, followed by group stage matches against Denmark and Slovenia. Shearer is optimistic about England’s prospects in the tournament, especially given the abundance of attacking talent at Gareth Southgate’s disposal.
As England seeks their first-ever European Championship title, Southgate faces some challenging lineup decisions. Shearer’s lineup begins with Jordan Pickford in goal, supported by a back four consisting of Kyle Walker, John Stones, Marc Guehi, and Kieran Trippier.
Alan Shearer has shared his England starting XI for Euro 2024, featuring a couple of notable omissions.
Notably absent from Shearer’s lineup are Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kobbie Mainoo. While Alexander-Arnold is now primarily viewed as a midfielder by Southgate, United prodigy Mainoo has forced his way into the England conversation with a string of impressive club performances. However, Shearer believes Phil Foden should be deployed as the number ten, ahead of Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham.
Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, Shearer expressed his preference for Foden: ‘I’m playing him just in front of Bellingham and [Declan] Rice. He has a significant impact on the game and needs to be in that position. He thrives on getting the ball, displays brilliant ball control, and has improved immensely this season. He’s been absolutely magnificent, and I sincerely hope he starts in that 10 role rather than on the left flank, as that’s where he truly shines.’
Shearer also acknowledged the absence of Harry Maguire, who will miss the tournament due to injury, as a significant loss. Additionally, he suggested that Kieran Trippier should start at left-back, given the concerns surrounding Luke Shaw’s fitness. ‘Harry Maguire’s injury is a big blow for England, both defensively and offensively,’ Shearer remarked. ‘I would opt for Guehi, but the defense is a concern. Luke Shaw is the only alternative to Trippier, but his fitness is a gamble. I would go with Trippier, despite him having a less impressive season than the previous one. His experience makes him a trustworthy choice in that position.’
Trent Alexander-Arnold (L) and Kobbie Mainoo (R) are both absent from Shearer’s lineup.
Shearer suggested that Newcastle defender Kieran Trippier should be the starting left-back.
Shearer also included Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon in his lineup. He went on to praise the overall quality of the England team, expressing his excitement, particularly about the attacking players. ‘I think we should be super excited about this England team,’ Shearer enthused. ‘The front half of that team is incredible, with so much talent.’
Shearer’s preferred England XI for Euro 2024 includes Jordan Pickford in goal, a back four of Kyle Walker, John Stones, Marc Guehi, and Kieran Trippier, a midfield trio of Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, and Phil Foden, and a front three of Bukayo Saka, Harry Kane, and Anthony Gordon.
