England squad announcement LIVE: Gareth Southgate reveals Bukayo Saka injury decision and Ollie Watkins recall
The Three Lions take on Australia in a friendly before clashing with Italy in a Euro 2024 qualifier
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Your support makes all the difference.Gareth Southgate has named Bukayo Saka in his England squad, despite the Arsenal winger being an injury doubt ahead of his side’s Premier League clash against Manchester City on Sunday.
The England manager has also recalled Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins and West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen ahead of upcoming matches against Australia and Italy during October’s international break.
Saka came off in the first half of the Gunners’ 2-1 Champions League defeat at Lens on Tuesday night and manager Mikel Arteta said he had suffered a hamstring injury, admitting it was a concern ahead of the match against Manchester City this weekend.
Among the other key calls from this announcement is Southgate’s decision to stick with Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson, while there is no place for Raheem Sterling, James Ward-Prowse or Anthony Gordon.
Follow along for all the updates as England’s latest squad is announced:
Who could be included in the squad?
Once again, there is fierce competition among the forward places. Ollie Watkins and Jarrod Bowen are in form and have been included in past England squads under Southgate, so it would not be a shock to see either called up for the October camp. Raheem Sterling will hope to get his place back after missing out on last month’s matches against Scotland and Ukraine.
In midfield, James Ward Prowse could earn a recall, while Liverpool’s Curtis Jones and Newcastle’s Sean Longstaff have impressed with their early season form. Jordan Henderson’s place in the squad is once again in doubt following his move to Saudi Arabia, as is Harry Maguire’s due to his lack of minutes for Manchester United.
England squad announcement
Gareth Southgate will name his squad for England’s upcoming international games this October with many people waiting to see which players receive the call-up.
The likes of Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson are under the microscope but are expected to be recalled by the England boss who could yet spring a couple of surprises and reward players based on recent form.
James Ward-Prowse, Sean Longstaff and Anthony Gordon are all in the mix after decent starts to the season but it remains to be seen whether Southgate will feel the same way.
England’s squad announcement is due at 2pm.
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