July 14th 2024.
England is gearing up for the Euro 2024 final against Spain tonight, with hopes of securing their first-ever European Championship title. However, there has been some controversy surrounding the squad selection, as Manchester United's Marcus Rashford has been left out by coach Gareth Southgate.
Despite being a key player for England in previous tournaments, including the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, as well as the 2021 European Championship, Southgate has decided not to include Rashford in the final squad. This decision has raised questions among fans and experts, especially considering Rashford's impressive track record with the national team.
One of the reasons for Southgate's decision could be Rashford's performance for Manchester United this season, where he only managed to score eight goals in 42 appearances. The 26-year-old also faced disciplinary action in January for missing a training session after attending a nightclub the previous evening.
When asked about the exclusion of Rashford in the provisional squad, Southgate explained, "These are difficult decisions to make. You're talking about players who have been crucial to our success in recent years. However, in Rashford's case, I feel that other players in his position have had better seasons."
Southgate also expressed concerns about having too many attacking options in the squad, stating, "You can have too many forwards, and that can complicate things. It's important to find the right balance and make sure every player feels valued and important."
Rashford, who has played 60 times for England since his debut in 2016, has not publicly addressed his exclusion from the squad. However, he did feature in six Euro 2024 qualifying matches, scoring two goals. His overall record for England stands at 17 goals in 60 appearances.
As England prepares for their final showdown against Spain, fans will be eager to see if Southgate's decision to leave out Rashford will prove to be a wise one. Only time will tell if England's star-studded squad can secure their first European Championship title without the help of one of their key players.
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