Marcus Rashford of Manchester United has been let go, as has former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson.
Southgate’s party has shown severe difficulties with defence selections, so what are the key takeaways as the countdown to Germany continues?
Rashford’s removal from England’s provisional team for Euro 2024 will make headlines, but Southgate’s decision is merciless while also anchored in hard fact.
Manchester United’s forward would have been chosen only on memory rather than what he has delivered this season, which is not much. He would.