Gareth Southgate hit back at the critics after selecting Trent Alexander-Arnold for England's Euro 2020 squad as the Three Lions boss admitted Harry M.
Rio Ferdinand has criticised Gareth Southgate's decision to take Harry Maguire to the European Championships, with the former Manchester United man of the opinion that the narrative around the defender's lack of fitness will become a hindrance for the squad.
Southgate warns England stars to behave during Euros
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Gareth Southgate has warned his England squad to behave during Euro 2020 after several of his players were involved in disciplinary issues this season.
England boss Southgate was frustrated to have to deal with the fall-out from Manchester United defender Harry Maguire s arrest following a street scuffle while on holiday in Greece.
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden and Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood broke coronavirus protocols while on England duty in Iceland and were subsequently sent home.
With the delayed Euro 2020 less than two months away, Southgate wants to be able to prepare for the matches without any off-field dramas.
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That is hugely significant because the number of spectators set to be allowed in will be more than double the amount permitted by the UK Government s roadmap out of the coronavirus lockdown.
Under the Government s plans, sporting events can take place in front of 10,000 spectators from 17 May, with restrictions being eased further after 21 June.
England s matches against Croatia and Scotland on June 13 and 18 respectively take place before those easing of restrictions, and while their final game takes place on June 22, the outlet adds the plan is still for 25 per cent capacity.
The report adds the FA has not yet announced its final plan for the tournament s semi-finals and final at Wembley, but claims the body is aiming for at least 45,000 fans, equivalent to half capacity, for those games.