Harry Maguire To Miss Euro 2024 Due To Calf Injury, Shares Heartfelt Message

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Harry Maguire has confirmed his absence from England's squad for Euro 2024 due to injury. Initially included in Gareth Southgate's preliminary 33-man party, Maguire joined James Maddison and Curtis Jones in leaving camp ahead of Friday's friendly against Iceland at Wembley Stadium.

The 31-year-old defender has not played since April due to a calf injury. Despite hopes for his recovery, Maguire trained individually on Thursday before reports confirmed his exclusion. The news was later verified by Maguire himself in a post on X.

"I am devastated not to have been selected to play for England at the Euros this summer. Despite my best efforts, I have not been able to overcome an injury to my calf. Maybe I pushed myself too hard, to try and make it. Simply, I am absolutely gutted. For me, representing England is the highest honour. It means everything to me. If I can't help the team as a player, I will support them as a fan along with the rest of the country. Go and win it boys," Maguire wrote.

He added that he would return to the supervision of Manchester United's medical team to prepare for next season.

Reports also suggested that Jack Grealish has been cut from the squad. The Manchester City winger was reduced to a substitute role in England's friendly against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Monday but impressed after coming off the bench to assist Trent Alexander-Arnold's goal.

However, Grealish struggled for form last season, scoring just three goals in 36 appearances across all competitions. James Trafford, Jarell Quansah, and Jarrad Branthwaite are other players expected to miss out on a place in the final 26-man squad.