England boss Gareth Southgate has named his squad for the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against the Czech Republic and Montenegro.
West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice made the cut (as expected, after controversially switching allegiances from the Republic of Ireland), while Southampton's rejuvenated ace James Ward-Prowse, Crystal Palace starlet Aaron Wan-B
— England (@England) March 13, 2019
Here it is – the #ThreeLions' squad for our opening two #Euro2020 qualifiers:https://t.co/3seiPqsZrO
@ALFanelli1994 feel like a proud mum pic.twitter.com/ZcpYQlbXsd
— R kid (@AbbieGotBoyd) March 13, 2019
Congratulations Declan!!! Fully deserved ⚒gbeng
— Tim Audin (@tim_audin) March 13, 2019
Amazing news @_DeclanRice , so excited to you in a 女女女 shirt. #ENG https://t.co/YoF40YsgbO
— Kelly Somers (@KellySomers) March 13, 2019
12 March 2019: Declan Rice named FAI Young Player of the Year.
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) March 13, 2019
13 March 2019: Declan Rice receives his first call-up to the England squad.
🦁🦁🦁 pic.twitter.com/1xl4pWsaNC
While there was an outpouring of excitement over Rice's inclusion, there was a notable backlash against Southgate for failing to reward Wan-Bissaka's stellar form with a first senior call-up.
Spurs' Kieran Trippier reclaimed his spot in the squad despite going through a shaky spell for the north London side, and being an injury doubt ahead of the selection.
Trippier pic.twitter.com/CB93rZEVYl
— Fred (@FredTHFC99) March 13, 2019
*Hashtag Where's Wan Bissaka*
— Ben McAleer (@BenMcAleer1) March 13, 2019
Aaron wan bissaka not being in the England squad is an absolute joke
— JD (@james_dearnley) March 13, 2019
How has Wan Bissaka not been called up?
— Paul Devine (@PaulDevine70) March 13, 2019
How is there no Wan-Bissaka
— Luke (@luke_parnell7) March 13, 2019
Similarly, there was quite an uproar caused by the omission of Ward-Prowse and Coady - players who had been hotly tipped to be given the nod by the selectors.
The former has excelled for Southampton with his exceptional set-pieces in recent weeks, while the latter has been a defensive rock for Wolverhampton Wanderers throughout the campaign.
Good squad, plenty of talent, & an attack of Sterling-Kane-Rashford will trouble anyone. But there has to be sympathy for the overlooked Ward-Prowse. In form, playing more regularly than some, come through age-groups as #eng DNA code desires, good character, set-piece prowess etc
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) March 13, 2019
Fabian Delph is picked ahead of James Ward-Prowse... #Saintsfc pic.twitter.com/RJsylLpxe0
— SaintsNews&Views (@SaintsfcViews) March 13, 2019
How on earth has James Ward Prowse not been called up for England?? He’s been one of the best performers in the premier league since January and still couldn’t make the squad. #saintsfc #englandsquad
— David Line (@davidline3) March 13, 2019
When will Conor Coady make the England squad
— Ross Rickers (@rossxrickers) March 13, 2019
What has Conor Coady got to do to get an @England call up?!! pic.twitter.com/qJYnnsa6Dx
— Tre (@AuntyTwe) March 13, 2019
While there was inevitably a bit of a backlash - you can't include everyone, after all! - there was generally a sense of positivity around the announcement.
A host of players named in the squad posted proud updates on being recalled to the side, including the likes of Manchester City star Raheem Sterling, and Spurs talisman Harry Kane.
Looking forward to kicking off our #Euro2020 qualifying campaign 女女女 https://t.co/LWzUWgBvbR
— Harry Kane (@HKane) March 13, 2019
女 gbeng https://t.co/xBy6PVA0Vu
— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) March 13, 2019
always an honor to represent the country gbeng .. @England Euro '20 here we go pic.twitter.com/aOZcQ0O370
— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) March 13, 2019
When you see yourself in the @england squad list. Even more proud considering the quality of the guys pushing to be included! pic.twitter.com/Mv2bviidJK
— Kyle Walker (@kylewalker2) March 13, 2019
Delighted to be called up again to represent my country 女女女 pic.twitter.com/GPCduV0YC5
— Callum Wilson (@CallumWilson) March 13, 2019
England play their opening Euro 2020 qualifier against the Czech Republic at Wembley Stadium on the 22nd March, before travelling to Montenegro for an away clash against
Source : 90min