England has officially announced the squad numbers for the Euro 2024 tournament, following Gareth Southgate’s finalization of his 26-man squad submitted to UEFA on Friday night. The initial list featured 33 players, but notable figures like James Maddison, Harry Maguire, and Jack Grealish were ultimately excluded, resulting in a fresh and largely youthful team heading to Germany.
Despite an unexpected 1-0 loss to Iceland at Wembley, which dampened the spirits of a planned positive sendoff, the finalized squad numbers were confirmed. Familiar faces retained their usual numbers: Harry Kane keeps the No.9 shirt, Jordan Pickford stays as No.1, and John Stones holds onto No.5. Trent Alexander-Arnold has been given the No.8 jersey, hinting at a potential midfield role, while Jude Bellingham, who had an outstanding 2023/24 season, has been awarded the iconic No.10 jersey, transitioning from the No.22 he wore during the Qatar World Cup.
The allocation of squad numbers might not always provide clear insights into the players’ roles, as personal preferences and previous numbers often influence these choices. However, the vacancy at center-back left by Maguire’s exclusion could see Marc Guehi stepping up, as he has been assigned the No.6 shirt. Additionally, emerging talents like Adam Wharton and Kobbie Mainoo, who have recently joined the squad, are set to wear the higher numbers, 25 and 26 respectively.
Here is the complete list of England’s Euro 2024 squad numbers:
– 1 Jordan Pickford
– 2 Kyle Walker
– 3 Luke Shaw
– 4 Declan Rice
– 5 John Stones
– 6 Marc Guehi
– 7 Bukayo Saka
– 8 Trent Alexander-Arnold
– 9 Harry Kane
– 10 Jude Bellingham
– 11 Phil Foden
– 12 Kieran Trippier
– 13 Aaron Ramsdale
– 14 Ezri Konsa
– 15 Lewis Dunk
– 16 Conor Gallagher
– 17 Ivan Toney
– 18 Anthony Gordon
– 19 Ollie Watkins
– 20 Jarrod Bowen
– 21 Eberechi Eze
– 22 Joe Gomez
– 23 Dean Henderson
– 24 Cole Palmer
– 25 Adam Wharton
– 26 Kobbie Mainoo
England’s journey in Euro 2024 begins on June 16 with their first match against Serbia. They will then face Denmark on June 20 and Slovenia on June 25. This squad, a blend of experienced stalwarts and exciting new talent, is set to make a strong impression on the European stage.