CRYSTAL Palace pair Eberechi Eze and Adam Wharton have been named in England’s squad for Euro 2024, with Jack Grealish, Harry Maguire and James Maddison among those left out.
Winger Eze, 25, has only gained three caps for the Three Lions but impressed in Monday’s 3-0 friendly win over Bosnia-Herzegovina at St James’ Park.
Midfielder Wharton, 20, came on as a substitute in that match for his first international appearance.
Earlier on Thursday, it was revealed Manchester City forward Grealish, Manchester United centre-back Maguire and Tottenham playmaker Maddison had been left out of Gareth Southgate’s 26-man squad.
Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford, Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah, Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite and Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones also miss out after being named in the original 33-player shortlist.
It means Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw, who has not played any football since mid-February because of a hamstring injury, has been included.
England play Iceland in a friendly on Friday at Wembley – their last match before the tournament in Germany begins on Friday, 14 June.
However, 21-year-old Quansah will remain with the squad for the game against Iceland incase of any further injury problems in defence.
“Luke has progressed really well in the last couple of days and we think he could have some involvement in the second group game,” said Southgate.
“You can take one gamble and that’s a calculated gamble where we have enough evidence we believe it can pay off.”
