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We've got an easy group including Scotland, Croatia, and the Czech Republic.
It's almost impossible for us not to qualify. All our group games are at Wembley. Top 2 team from each group go through plus, out of the 6 best 3rd placed teams, the 4 best 3rd placed side.
Sunday, June 13 - Group D: England vs Croatia; Kick-off 2pm (London)
Friday, June 18 - Group D: England vs Scotland; Kick-off 8pm (London)
Tuesday, June 22 - Group D: Czech Republic vs England; Kick-off 8pm (London)
Uncapped Ben White, Ben Godfrey, Sam Johnstone and Aaron Ramsdale have been named in England's 33-man provisional Euro 2020 squad, while Trent Alexander-Arnold also makes the cut.
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is also named, but Leeds' Patrick Bamford misses out.
Gareth Southgate will name his final 26-man squad on Tuesday, 1 June.
Leicester's James Maddison, Tottenham's Eric Dier and injured Burnley keeper Nick Pope are left out.
One of the major talking points had been about Liverpool right-back Alexander-Arnold, who was dropped for Southgate's last squad in March.
With Atletico Madrid's La Liga winner Kieran Trippier, Manchester City's Premier League champion Kyle Walker and Chelsea's Reece James also in the squad, one of them is likely to miss out.
There are three teenagers included - Borussia Dortmund's 17-year-old midfielder Jude Bellingham, plus Arsenal's Bukayo Saka and Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood, who are both 19.
England face Croatia (13 June - 14:00 BST), Scotland (18 June - 20:00) and the Czech Republic (22 June - 20:00) in Group D with all those games at Wembley.
Before then, they play two friendlies at Wembley - against Austria on 2 June and Romania on 6 June.
England's provisional 33-man squad in full Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Man Utd), Sam Johnstone (West Brom), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Aaron Ramsdale (Sheff Utd)
Defenders: John Stones (Man City), Luke Shaw (Man Utd), Harry Maguire (Man Utd), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Kyle Walker (Man City), Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa), Reece James (Chelsea), Conor Coady (Wolves), Ben Chilwell (Chelsea), Ben Godfrey (Everton), Kieran Trippier (Atletico Madrid), Ben White (Brighton)
Midfielders: Mason Mount (Chelsea), Declan Rice (West Ham), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund), Phil Foden (Man City), Jack Grealish (Aston Villa), Kalvin Phillips (Leeds), Jesse Lingard (Man Utd), James Ward-Prowse (Southampton), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Forwards: Harry Kane (Tottenham), Marcus Rashford (Man Utd), Raheem Sterling (Man City), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton), Mason Greenwood (Man Utd), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa), Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund)
Who are the newcomers? Goalkeeper Johnstone, 28, was relegated from the Premier League with West Brom. He was named in the England squad in March but did not play.
Sheffield United keeper Aaron Ramsdale, 23, played every league game this season as his side were also relegated. He would appear to be the most likely keeper to miss out on the final squad.
Brighton defender White, 23, has never played for England at any level. This was his first Premier League season and he impressed in a back three - which could be a big factor if Southgate plans to use that system.
Everton defender Godfrey, also 23, joined the Toffees for a reported £20m from Norwich last season and had an impressive debut season at the club.
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
Uncapped Ben White, Ben Godfrey, Sam Johnstone and Aaron Ramsdale have been named in England's 33-man provisional Euro 2020 squad, while Trent Alexander-Arnold also makes the cut.
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is also named, but Leeds' Patrick Bamford misses out.
Gareth Southgate will name his final 26-man squad on Tuesday, 1 June.
Leicester's James Maddison, Tottenham's Eric Dier and injured Burnley keeper Nick Pope are left out.
One of the major talking points had been about Liverpool right-back Alexander-Arnold, who was dropped for Southgate's last squad in March.
With Atletico Madrid's La Liga winner Kieran Trippier, Manchester City's Premier League champion Kyle Walker and Chelsea's Reece James also in the squad, one of them is likely to miss out.
There are three teenagers included - Borussia Dortmund's 17-year-old midfielder Jude Bellingham, plus Arsenal's Bukayo Saka and Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood, who are both 19.
England face Croatia (13 June - 14:00 BST), Scotland (18 June - 20:00) and the Czech Republic (22 June - 20:00) in Group D with all those games at Wembley.
Before then, they play two friendlies at Wembley - against Austria on 2 June and Romania on 6 June.
England's provisional 33-man squad in full Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Man Utd), Sam Johnstone (West Brom), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Aaron Ramsdale (Sheff Utd)
Defenders: John Stones (Man City), Luke Shaw (Man Utd), Harry Maguire (Man Utd), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Kyle Walker (Man City), Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa), Reece James (Chelsea), Conor Coady (Wolves), Ben Chilwell (Chelsea), Ben Godfrey (Everton), Kieran Trippier (Atletico Madrid), Ben White (Brighton)
Midfielders: Mason Mount (Chelsea), Declan Rice (West Ham), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund), Phil Foden (Man City), Jack Grealish (Aston Villa), Kalvin Phillips (Leeds), Jesse Lingard (Man Utd), James Ward-Prowse (Southampton), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Forwards: Harry Kane (Tottenham), Marcus Rashford (Man Utd), Raheem Sterling (Man City), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton), Mason Greenwood (Man Utd), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa), Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund)
Who are the newcomers? Goalkeeper Johnstone, 28, was relegated from the Premier League with West Brom. He was named in the England squad in March but did not play.
Sheffield United keeper Aaron Ramsdale, 23, played every league game this season as his side were also relegated. He would appear to be the most likely keeper to miss out on the final squad.
Brighton defender White, 23, has never played for England at any level. This was his first Premier League season and he impressed in a back three - which could be a big factor if Southgate plans to use that system.
Everton defender Godfrey, also 23, joined the Toffees for a reported £20m from Norwich last season and had an impressive debut season at the club.
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
Ahead of naming his final #EURO2020 squad next week, Gareth Southgate has selected 33 players to join up with the #ThreeLions from this weekend as our preparations for this summer's tournament get under way.
Euro 2020: What are the key squad issues facing England manager Gareth Southgate?
Gareth Southgate says England's situation is "more complicated than any other country" after announcing a 33-man provisional squad for Euro 2020.
The England manager must name a 26-man squad by 1 June.
Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea play European finals this week.
"There are 12 players still to play so we're always going to need additional players and added to that we have some injuries at different stages, that we have very little info about," he said.
"We felt more time will help us make better decisions. Our preference was to name the 26, but we have not got an ideal hand of cards - a lot of unknowns.
"Info and evidence are very important and we will have a lot more in the next seven days."
White and Godfrey among uncapped quartet in 33-man provisional England squad
Who will recover from injury in time?
While Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope has missed out through injury, there remain fitness issues surrounding several Three Lions players.
Liverpool's Jordan Henderson, Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Leeds United's Kalvin Phillips also have injury concerns - though Leeds are confident Phillips can recover from his shoulder injury in time.
Meanwhile, Manchester United's Harry Maguire is battling to be ready in time for facing Villarreal in Wednesday's Europa League final.
And Southgate will hope no other England stars pick up knocks as Manchester City face Chelsea in the Champions League final on Saturday, which could feature the likes of John Stones, Kyle Walker, Reece James, Ben Chilwell, Mason Mount and Phil Foden. How many right-backs can you take?
There is room for Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold despite being left out of the previous England squad in March.
The 22-year-old is one of four right-backs in the provisional squad, along with Walker, James and Atletico Madrid's Kieran Trippier.
"You're looking at four right-backs, I just see four good footballers," said Southgate.
"Trippier can play at left-back. Alexander-Arnold can play at wing-back, I think he can play midfield. I've seen James play on the right side of a back three, at wing-back and as a midfielder.
"Those flexible players who can fulfil different roles will be hugely important."
Walker can also play at centre-back - as he has previously for England - but will Southgate really be able to fit all four into his final squad?
How much faith can he put in youth?
In the centre-back positions, Brighton's Ben White and Everton's Ben Godfrey are included among four uncapped players in the squad.
"They are both exciting young defenders," Southgate said. "They are flexible, they play in different roles, this is a great opportunity to get to know them a bit better and for them to work with the team.
"There is no way of knowing how long they will be with us at this stage but it should be a fantastic experience for them."
The other two uncapped players are goalkeepers Sam Johnstone, of West Brom, and Sheffield United's Aaron Ramsdale, who were both relegated from the Premier League this season.
Southgate's squad is bursting with young talent, including three teenagers in 17-year-old Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, plus Arsenal's Bukayo Saka and Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood, who are both 19.
Eighteen of the 33 players have won fewer than 10 caps.
"There are too many question marks today," said Southgate. "It will become far clearer. We have got good contingencies in place - a nice balance with young players. If they're with us for one week or five weeks, it will be a brilliant experience.
"We're building towards a hugely exciting summer. We have to build a team who can win."
Is there a decision he might regret?
One experienced player who will miss out is Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier, who played at Euro 2016 and the 2018 World Cup.
"Unfortunately I just don't think his season has been long enough to be in the squad and that is a difficult call because I know how much he brings to the whole group," added the England manager.
"When you are at a tournament the players who put the team first are critical. It wasn't an easy conversation but he is an outstanding professional and took the news in a professional way."
Along with Everton defender Michael Keane, another notable absentee was Leicester's creative midfielder James Maddison.
"It's an area of the pitch where we have unbelievable competition for places," Southgate said.
"We feel there are players ahead of James in that area of the pitch."
With captain Harry Kane a guaranteed starter, there is also no space for Patrick Bamford - despite scoring 17 Premier League goals this season - or Southampton's Danny Ings in England's attacking department.
Could transfer talk distract Kane?
Recent reports indicate England captain Kane, 27, has asked to leave Tottenham - with some suggesting he wants to move before Euro 2020.
Kane is England men's sixth all-time top scorer with 34 goals and has said he hopes to have "a good, honest conversation" with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy about his future.
"I don't need to talk about Harry's focus. He has got one goal with us and that's to win a European Championship," said Southgate.
"What is going on at his club is a matter for him and Tottenham. He has made some statements in the last few days but that is out of the way now and I think it is very unlikely transfer deals will be done while we are away.
"We are not going to stop phones ringing and cannot control conversations going on in private. Most deals are done after tournaments."
Analysis - 'Pickford will be undisputed first choice'
Southgate's decision to exclude experienced duo Dier and Keane drives at questions still to be answered in central defence, with Manchester United captain Maguire expected to be fit but still a slight concern after his ankle ligament injury.
Everton's Godfrey is a deserved inclusion after a superb season in which he has been under Southgate's constant scrutiny. Brighton's White also gets in but there is disappointment for Burnley's James Tarkowski, the excellent Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa and Fikayo Tomori, who has full international experience and has flourished on loan at AC Milan from Chelsea.
The exclusion of Leicester City's Maddison is no surprise given his indifferent form and the emergence of so many talented players in that area. Southgate has never appeared convinced and this might just be the confirmation.
Southampton's Ings will feel hard done by but Southgate has great faith in the natural finishing ability of Greenwood. Leeds United's Bamford will also feel disappointed to not even make the provisional squad after a top-class campaign back in the Premier League.
And for all the questions earlier this season, Everton's Jordan Pickford will be undisputed first-choice keeper, thanks to a very good second half of the season, plus the unfortunate injury to Pope. Southgate is a huge Pickford fan and will be delighted he recovered his best form in time for the Euros. England's provisional 33-man squad in full
Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Man Utd), Sam Johnstone (West Brom), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Aaron Ramsdale (Sheff Utd)
Defenders: John Stones (Man City), Luke Shaw (Man Utd), Harry Maguire (Man Utd), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Kyle Walker (Man City), Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa), Reece James (Chelsea), Conor Coady (Wolves), Ben Chilwell (Chelsea), Ben Godfrey (Everton), Kieran Trippier (Atletico Madrid), Ben White (Brighton)
Midfielders: Mason Mount (Chelsea), Declan Rice (West Ham), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund), Kalvin Phillips (Leeds), Jesse Lingard (Man Utd), James Ward-Prowse (Southampton)
Forwards: Harry Kane (Tottenham), Marcus Rashford (Man Utd), Raheem Sterling (Man City), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton), Phil Foden (Man City), Jack Grealish (Aston Villa), Mason Greenwood (Man Utd), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa), Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
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Shame Aaron Ramsdale didn`t make it, though it was no surprise.
He was young spuds teammate (and roommate on European tour) at BWFC.
Lovely lad who was released and replaced with jussi Jaaskalainen`s son who was nowhere near as good...
I'd of kept Ollie Watkins. Anyone not fit to start the first game should not be in the squad
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
I'd of kept Ollie Watkins. Anyone not fit to start the first game should not be in the squad
No games in Ireland now
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
‘Where there is harmony, may we bring discord. Where there is truth, may we bring error. Where there is faith, may we bring doubt. And where there is hope, may we bring despair’
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