Gareth Southgate reveals reason behind Marcus Rashford’s axing from England squad ahead of Euro 2024 | OneFootball

England boss Gareth Southgate has revealed why he elected to leave Manchester United star Marcus Rashford out of his plans ahead of Euro 2024.

Southgate announced his provisional squad and one of the shock exclusions was Rashford, who has endured a pretty horrible campaign.

The forward has been a far cry from his sensational best, which saw him plunder a career-high 30 goals across all competitions last term.

In the 2023/24 campaign however, Rashford only has eight goals to his name. His season has also been plagued by several off-the-pitch incidents that have at times needed Erik ten Hag and the club to discipline him.

According to Southgate, Rashford’s poor form is the reason why he won’t be on the plan for the Euros.

The England manager told reporters, “I just feel other players in that area of the pitch have had better seasons.”

“That’s it.”

Rashford took to social media to react to the news and wished his fellow countrymen good luck. He wrote, “Wishing Gareth and the boys all the best for the up and coming tournament.”

Meanwhile, United are represented in the Three Lions set-up by Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire.

Mainoo and Maguire’s respective selections are unsurprising but Shaw being called up has certainly raised a few eyebrows. The full-back has endured an injury-riddled campaign that has seen him make only 12 appearances in the Premier League.

A recent report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that the 28-year-old will be given a chance by Southgate and his coaching staff to prove his fitness before the final list is submitted to UEFA on June 7.

Southgate spoke about Shaw and remarked, “He is up against it. He missed a lot of football.”

“The fact he’s been our first choice in that position, we’re probably giving him a bit longer. I’ve spoken with him but I have to say he’s a long shot to make the final squad.”

England are set to play two warm-up clashes against Bosnia and Iceland before taking on Serbia, Denmark and Slovenia in the group stages of Euro 2024.

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