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Steve Clarke has signed a new contract keeping him as Scotland head coach until 2030, rejecting calls to resign after Euro 2024 failures. The 62-year-old, inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame last month, insists his deep squad knowledge and stability outweigh risks of a fresh start.
Cole Palmer’s injury thrust 21-year-old Ollie Wharton into England’s Euro 2024 squad, but he delivered a performance that exposed the gulf between expectation and reality. While Gareth Southgate’s side crashed out in the quarter-finals, Wharton’s midfield mastery stole the show in a 3-1 win over Croatia, leaving critics questioning the manager’s strategy.
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden's omission from Gareth Southgate's latest England squad has exposed the brutal reality of fixture congestion, with City officials privately warning of a growing injury crisis.
Morgan Gibbs-White’s composed finish from the edge of the box silenced critics and staked his claim for England’s Euro 2024 squad as Nottingham Forest held Bournemouth to a 1-1 draw at the City Ground. Bournemouth missed the chance to leapfrog Liverpool into the Champions League places with the draw, while Forest extended an unbeaten run to five games.
Gareth Southgate has controversially dropped Harry Maguire from England’s Euro 2024 squad, replacing him with Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa. The decision comes amid concerns over form and fitness, reshaping the squad’s defensive backbone.
Ivan Toney makes a stunning return to the England squad after five years, selected by Thomas Tuchel for the March international friendlies. The Brentford striker’s tactical versatility and psychological resilience stand out as key factors in his shock inclusion.
Scotland manager Steve Clarke announced on Tuesday he will not make drastic changes to his Euro 2024 squad despite calls for fresh talent. The decision comes as injury concerns mount for key players like Andy Robertson and Scott McTominay.
Tommy Conway remains sidelined as Scotland’s Tuesday deadline looms for their Euro 2024 squad announcement. The Celtic striker’s fitness assessment will determine his inclusion, with manager Steve Clarke weighing options ahead of the June 17 match against Georgia.
In a surprising move, Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough has included uncapped winger Kieran Morrison in the squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifier against Italy. Morrison, 25, has been in stellar form for his club, Shrewsbury Town.
Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough has included defender Dan Ballard in his squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy, despite injury doubts. Midfielder Kieran Morrison also earns a recall.