Harry Maguire has spoken out about his getting axed the England squad that will be compete at the 2024 European Championships. The Manchester United central defender, who typically plays much better for country than he does for club for some reason, took to social media to convey that he is devastated by Gareth Southgate’s decision to leave him out of the team.
Apparently, Harry Maguire just could not overcome the calf injury that he suffered late in the season with United.
“I am devastated not to have been selected to play for England at the Euros this summer,” Maguire wrote onย 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 and make it. Simply, I am absolutely gutted. For me, representing England is the highest honour. It means everything to me.
“If I canโt help the team as a player, I will support them as a fan โ along with the rest of the country. Go and win it boys. Next, I will return to the supervision of theย Manchester United medical team in order to prepare for next season.”
As you can see below, Harry Maguire wasn’t the only big name omitted from the Three Lions squad.
???????? The seven England players to miss out on the EURO 2024 squad are:
? Jack Grealish
? Harry Maguire
? James Maddison
? Jarrad Branthwaite
? James Trafford
? Curtis Jones
? Jarrell Quansah pic.twitter.com/qN2XPnTNKqโ Football Tweet ?? (@Football__Tweet) June 6, 2024
At least there was better news news for his United teammate Luke Shaw, who did make the cut for Three Lions.ย As indicated in the IG post above, the polarizing and embattled center back will now head back to the club to work on his rehabilitation.
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