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With Euro 2020 now just months away, English players across Europe have been desperately trying to grab the attention of Gareth Southgate to ensure a seat on the plane to the summer competition. And, in fairness, most English players have been on top form this season with 5 English players inside the top 10 of the goalscoring charts in the Premier League. Although, it's not only in the Premier League where England players shined this season but also the Bundesliga with Jadon Sancho particularly enduring a fantastic campaign with 29 goal contributions in all competitions.
However, the form of English players around Europe will give Gareth Southgate a selection dilemma ahead of the Euros which could see some big players miss out on a seat on the plane to the competition. This could see the likes of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Danny Rose and even Hudson Odoi all miss out on a Euro 2020 call up.
With that being said, here are 5 players that could miss out on a Euro 2020 call up.
#5 Callum Hudson-Odoi
Since his lengthy spell on the sidelines, Callum Hudson-Odoi hasn't been the same player and this could cost him a place in the England squad despite a slight resurgence in form which has seen the forward net his first Premier League goal since his injury. However, this late upsurge in form may not be enough to tempt Southgate into picking the inexperienced wide man which would see Odoi handed just his fourth England cap. Moreover, the fact is that England already have more than enough cover in his position with the likes of Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford, and Raheem Sterling all competing for a place on the wing. Adding to this, with more experienced players like Danny Ings available, Hudson-Odoi wouldn't even make the bench if picked for the Euros with 8 fewer goal contributions than the Southampton man this season. Southgate may choose more experienced players than Hudson-Odoi this summer, leaving the Chelsea man with plenty of work to do in order to gain a place in an ever-improving squad.
Note: All statistics as of February 1, 2020
#4 Ross Barkley
After losing his place in the Chelsea team, Ross Barkley may be about to face the same fate in the England team ahead of the Euros in the summer. The Chelsea midfielder has been outshone by both Jack Grealish and James Maddison this season who have been a class above the former Evertonian. And it's not just Barkley's ability that has been criticised this season, but also his attitude with the midfielder often caught by the cameras on a night out instead of working hard to fight his way back into the Chelsea side. This is the type of attitude that Gareth Southgate will want to steer clear of ahead of selecting a potential trophy-winning squad. Instead, Southgate may opt for the more youthful options of James Maddison, Jack Grealish, and Mason Mount who could all be making their tournament debuts. All three have excelled at their respective clubs this season which puts them in contention for an England call up in the summer.
#3 Danny Rose
After enduring an injury-plagued season at Spurs, Danny Rose has completed a loan move to Newcastle where he will look to rejuvenate his career. However, despite receiving a Premier League lifeline at the hands of Steve Bruce, Rose may not get the same sympathy from Gareth Southgate who will be considering his left-back options for the summer. What's more, instead Southgate will likely opt for the more youthful option of Ben Chilwell over the experienced yet aging Danny Rose. Chilwell has had a fantastic season with Leicester City so far and he will be looking to round off a top 4 finish with an England call-up. By contrast, Danny Rose will be hoping to impress at Newcastle and take full advantage of first-team football, something he hasn't had for a long time to get his career back on track. Moreover, with competition for places ever-increasing in the England squad, we may not see Danny Rose in an England shirt again with young players like Chilwell now favoured over the 29-year-old left-back.
#2 Mason Mount
After a fantastic start to his debut season in the Premier League, many believed that Mason Mount was guaranteed a place in the England squad. However, after recording just 1 goal contribution in his last 8 games, Mount's place in the England squad has been questioned. And with Jack Grealish and James Maddison seemingly ahead of the Chelsea man in the pecking order, an omission from the squad would come as no surprise for the player who has made his debut in both the Champions League and Premier League this season. Due to this inexperience, Gareth Southgate may feel as though Mount is not ready to perform at the biggest of stages, especially after enduring a period of bad form at Chelsea. Instead, Southgate may opt to choose experienced midfielders such as Jordan Henderson and Dele Alli in an England midfield that will need to be a perfect blend of youth and leadership at the Euros in the summer.
#1 Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Despite having an impressive debut season for Manchester United so far, competition for places may cost Wan-Bissaka a place in Gareth Southgate's Euro 2020 team. Adding to this, Southgate will likely only take 4 full-backs with him which leaves Wan-Bissaka's place in the squad doubtful. The former Crystal Palace man is competing for a place alongside Kyle Walker, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Kieran Trippier in a squad that will only include two right-backs. And the problem that Wan Bissaka faces is that both Alexander-Arnold and Kyle Walker are more experienced and know what it's like to perform on the biggest of stages. Southgate's style of play of attacking full-backs does not suit the more defensive Bissaka which could tempt the England manager to leave the right back at home.
To conclude, Gareth Southgate will look to find the winning formula when selecting his squad for the 2020 Euros which could see the likes of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Mason Mount,Danny Rose, Ross Barkley, and Callum Hudson-Odoi miss out on a call-up to the tournament.
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