England manager Gareth Southgate has unveiled his 25-man squad for the upcoming high-stakes clashes against football giants Brazil and Belgium. The excitement mounts as these pivotal encounters bring the fourth and fifth-ranked teams in the FIFA Rankings to the hallowed grounds of Wembley Stadium connected by EE, promising football fans a spectacle to remember.
In a nod to fresh talent, Southgate has extended his call to Everton’s rising star, Jarrad Branthwaite, and Newcastle United’s dynamic forward, Anthony Gordon, marking their debut appearances in the senior squad. The inclusion of these promising youngsters underscores England’s commitment to nurturing emerging talent and injecting vitality into the squad.
Adding to the anticipation, Liverpool’s Joe Gomez receives his first call-up since November 2020, signaling a return to international action for the seasoned defender. Joining him are the likes of Brentford’s prolific striker, Ivan Toney, Manchester City’s resolute center-half, John Stones, and Chelsea’s defensive stalwart, Ben Chilwell, all making their comeback to the squad following their recent spells on the field.
Preparations kick into high gear as the squad convenes at St. George’s Park on Tuesday, poised to hone their skills and strategies for the exhilarating showdown against Brazil on Saturday, March 23rd, with kickoff set for 7 PM GMT. The action doesn’t end there as Wembley Stadium welcomes back the England team on Tuesday, March 26th, for a riveting encounter against Belgium in the Alzheimer’s Society International, scheduled for 7:45 PM.
With the stage set for a thrilling display of football prowess, anticipation mounts as fans eagerly await these electrifying matchups, poised to witness the brilliance of England’s finest talents on the international stage.
Here’s the revised squad list
Goalkeepers
– Sam Johnstone (Crystal Palace)
– Jordan Pickford (Everton)
– Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal)
Defenders
– Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton)
– Ben Chilwell (Chelsea)
– Lewis Dunk (Brighton & Hove Albion)
– Joe Gomez (Liverpool)
– Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa)
– Harry Maguire (Manchester United)
– John Stones (Manchester City)
– Kyle Walker (Manchester City)
Midfielders
– Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
– Conor Gallagher (Chelsea)
– Jordan Henderson (Ajax)
– James Maddison (Tottenham Hotspur)
– Declan Rice (Arsenal)
Forwards
– Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United)
– Phil Foden (Manchester City)
– Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
– Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
– Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
– Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)
– Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
– Ivan Toney (Brentford)
– Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
