Nigerian-born forward Eberechi Eze has earned a place in the Three Lions’ provisional squad for the 2024 European Championship. After an exceptional Premier League season with Crystal Palace, Eze finds himself among coach Gareth Southgate’s 33-player provisional squad for Euro 2024, unveiled earlier today, May 21.
The 25-year-old attacking midfielder, who made his international debut for England on June 16, 2023, secured his spot in the provisional squad list by delivering 11 goals and 6 assists for Crystal Palace this season, impressing Southgate in the process.
Eze’s inclusion adds intrigue to the squad, as fans eagerly await the final selection for the tournament, set to commence in Germany on June 14, 2024.
While Eze celebrates his selection, notable England stars like Jordan Henderson, Marcus Rashford, and Raheem Sterling were surprised to find themselves excluded from the provisional squad.
Below is England’s complete provisional squad for Euro 2024:
**Goalkeepers:** Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal), James Trafford (Burnley).
**Defenders:** Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton), Lewis Dunk (Brighton), Joe Gomez (Liverpool), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Harry Maguire (Man Utd), Jarell Quansah (Liverpool), Luke Shaw (Man Utd), John Stones (Man City), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle), Kyle Walker (Man City).
**Midfielders:** Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Curtis Jones (Liverpool), Kobbie Mainoo (Man Utd), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace).
**Forwards:** Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Jarrod Bowen (West Ham), Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace), Phil Foden (Man City), Jack Grealish (Man City), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), James Maddison (Tottenham), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ivan Toney (Brentford), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).