7 players who deserve England call-ups as Euro 2024 nears
England head towards Euro 2024 as one of the strongest nations around the continent.
While true tournament success remains elusive, Gareth Southgate now has a squad bursting at its seams with incredible talent. Stars like Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Bukayo Saka are primed to lead the nation at this summer's upcoming Euros, but a number of young players and outsiders are still hoping to be included this summer.
Here are the English players who deserve call-ups as Euro 2024 nears.
Ben White has taken advantage of injuries to a handful of English right-backs to boost his reputation with some fine form at Arsenal, recently being rewarded with a new contract.
The Gunners defender is unfortunate in that he's battling Southgate favourites Kyle Walker and Kieran Trippier for a place in the squad, while Trent Alexander-Arnold and Reece James are also in the running depending on how they recover from their knocks.
White has only made four appearances for the Three Lions and hasn't been included in a squad since leaving the 2022 World Cup.
Hands up if you had a Ross Barkley on your bingo cards for the 2023/24 season?
After his Chelsea spell fizzled out and a year in France with Nice, the former Everton midfielder has emerged reborn at Luton Town. Even with the Hatters battling against relegation, Barkley has earned plaudits for his mature play in central areas.
Competition for places may work against the 30-year-old, but there's no doubt he deserves another look from Southgate, having picked up the last of his 33 national team caps in 2019.
How many strikers will Southgate take to Euro 2024?
That decision may end up playing against Dominic Solanke, but the Bournemouth striker has done his chances of inclusion no
