England Euro 2024 squad announcement LIVE: Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson axed as Adam Wharton called up

England left back Luke Shaw is a major injury doubt ahead of Euro 2024 with Gareth Southgate admitting the Manchester United defender is a “long shot” to be fit for the tournament.

Shaw has been sidelined since February with a muscle injury and his potential absence leaves Southgate facing an injury crisis at left-back, with Ben Chilwell, who is also injured, left out of England’s 33-player training squad.

Southgate has included Joe Gomez, Jarrad Branthwaite and Ezri Konsa in his initial group, which must be cut to 26 players by June 8, while Kieran Trippier has played at left-back for England in the past and is available.

But Shaw is England’s first choice at left-back and has started there at the past two major tournaments, with Southgate admitting he will give the Manchester United defender every chance to make the tournament.

Marcus Rashford wished Gareth Southgate and England “all the best” at Euro 2024 after the Manchester United forward was left out of the squad for the tournament this summer.

Rashford was a shock omission from Southgate’s 33-player training squad announced on Tuesday afternoon, which will be trimmed to the allocated 26 players by June 8 ahead of the Euros.

The 26-year-old has represented England at the last four major international tournaments but has suffered a difficult season on the pitch this term, scoring just eight goals in all competitions for United.

Some still have to be cut of course, but there appears to be plenty of options for Southgate in terms of match-winners.

Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham have all been regulars in front of goal this term - as well as Kane having a best season ever, of course.

But with an England shirt on? Different matter so far...

1. Kane - 62 goals
2. Saka - 11
3. Maguire - 7
4. Foden - 4
5. Stones, Shaw, Bellingham, Rice, Watkins - 3
6. Grealish, Alexander-Arnold - 2
7. Walker, Trippier, Toney - 1

No senior international goals yet for Gordon, Palmer, Eze, Bowen, Maddison, Gallagher, Mainoo, Gomez, Guehi, Dunk or Konsa...or the four uncapped outfielders, obviously!

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Harry Kane, Bayern Munich - 89 caps - Obvious starter. Captain, penalty-taker, top scorer in the squad by a mile. The only one with more than 11 goals, in fact. As usual, England need him.

Ollie Watkins, Aston Villa - 11 caps - Really did earn his place this year with some sensational performances. Great scoring and assisting rates too. Has to go.

Ivan Toney, Brentford - 2 caps - Quite aside from his excellent penalty record, he’s the most “Kane-lite” option available. Is that enough, though? Poor end of season form.

Jack Grealish, Man City - 35 caps - Mercurial, inconsistent, occasionally full of magic. Grealish has the talent but hasn’t been a go-to for club or country for a while.

Bukayo Saka, Arsenal - 32 caps - Likely to be a starter for Southgate but there’s plenty of competition here, even for one of the best players in the Premier League.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham - 7 caps - Had a fine season in goalscoring terms but it was certainly patchy. Will being left-footed, right-sided cost him with so many others the same? Or will playing centre-forward this term help his cause?

Cole Palmer, Chelsea - 2 caps - There might rarely have been a player so clearly needing to be “in” after just two caps. Insane productivity in effectively his rookie senior campaign.

Anthony Gordon, Newcastle - 2 caps - A totally different style to some of the other wide forwards here, but being right-footed helps his cause...as does being effective in the final third, obviously. A big pick ahead of Rashford.

Phil Foden, Man City - 33 caps - Still some uncertainty as to his main role with England but can play anywhere in attacking roles...and do all of them brilliantly. England need his club level goals from this season.

Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid - 29 caps - Whether he plays as a No.8 in a three or a more advanced player as at club level, much of England’s hopes are on him. A potentially elite performer in the final third.

James Maddison, Tottenham - 6 caps - Forever seems to be on that line of being cut or kept; so inventive and brings set plays too but needs a strong showing in the warmups.

Eberechi Eze, Crystal Palace - 2 caps - A very much deserved inclusion after a great individual season - and his end-of-campaign form is up there with the best. Could easily be a big impact option for England.

Declan Rice, Arsenal - 50 caps - Given there’s no other No.6 in the squad he probably has the most locked-in position in the team. Superb this term, but in a different midfield role.

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool - 23 caps - Presumably solely a midfield option for Southgate by now. Excellent technique and vision. Set-piece prowess, too.

Conor Gallagher, Chelsea - 12 caps - Arguably the biggest engine of all England’s midfield options, which might make him a must-have in the team at times. Box to box performer.

Kobbie Mainoo, Man United - 2 caps - Earned a call-up in March which seemed to nail his place in the squad. Gifted technically.

Curtis Jones, Liverpool - uncapped - Looked to have missed his shot after a great season when injured earlier this year but has one final chance with the warm-up games.

Adam Wharton, Crystal Palace - uncapped - A real outside pick from Southgate to look at closer after a fantastic half-season following a January transfer.

John Stones, Man City - 71 caps - Hasn’t featured as often this term for City but a certain starter in the middle. Technically and tactically impressive.

Harry Maguire, Man United - 63 caps - The storylines rarely stop surrounding him but probably a strong candidate to start left of centre, at least to begin with.

Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace - 9 caps - Was tremendous up until a knee injury. If he’s fit he will be second or third choice centre-back and should really be starting, but the next friendly or two might tell much.

Lewis Dunk, Brighton - 5 caps - Southgate’s alternate in the middle to add aerial prowess. Had a really difficult international break last time out and hasn’t been in great form.

Jarrad Branthwaite, Everton - uncapped - Didn’t take to the pitch after being called up in March but has had a fine campaign.

Jarell Quansah, Liverpool - uncapped - What a rise this year if he makes the plane. Composed, aerially strong and consistent, though very inexperienced.

Kyle Walker, Man City - 82 caps - A long-serving lietenant of Southgate’s time. Pace crucial at the back, as well as ability to play right of a three.

Kieran Trippier, Newcastle - 46 caps - Not at his fittest or sharpest but has been an important component for the Three Lions on both sides of defence.

Luke Shaw, Man United - 31 caps - Scored in the last Euros final but unlikely to make the final squad this time as the first-choice left-back battles injury.

Joe Gomez, Liverpool - 13 caps - Presumably in as full-back cover given most of his season has been there for Liverpool. Another who plays right and left, and gives central options too.

Ezri Konsa, Aston Villa - 2 caps - A centre-back by trade but came on for England at right-back this year and has played there at club level too.