Euro 2024: Grealish, Maguire, Maddison left out of England squad

Harry Maguire admitted he was “devastated” after the Manchester United defender and Tottenham playmaker James Maddison were left out of England’s squad for Euro 2024.

Manchester City winger Jack Grealish and Liverpool’s uncapped defender Jarell Quansah were also reported to have been told they will not make the squad.

Maguire, Maddison and Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones were part of Gareth Southgate’s 33-man provisional squad, but all three have been informed they will not make the final cut for the 26-man squad.

Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite and Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford are believed to be the other players set to be axed.

Southgate had been due to name his official squad by Friday’s deadline, just after England play Finland at Wembley in their last warm-up ahead of the tournament.

But the players to miss out on a place in his squad were quick to confirm their omissions as the Football Association revealed the squad would now be confirmed at 1630 GMT on Thursday.

Maguire has been a mainstay of Southgate’s defence throughout his reign as coach, but the centre-back was axed after failing to recover from a calf injury.

The 31-year-old was unable to prove his fitness by playing in United’s FA Cup final win against Manchester City in May after spending several weeks on the sidelines.

Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi has been the first back-up centre-half behind Maguire and Manchester City’s John Stones, with Brighton’s Lewis Dunk and Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa also in the provisional squad.

“I am devastated not to have been selected to play for England at the Euros this summer,” Maguire said on Instagram.

“Despite my best efforts, I have not been able to overcome an injury to my calf. Maybe I pushed myself too hard, to try