England’s Euro 2016 squad – Where are they now?
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England’s win over the Montenegro saw the Three Lions officially book their place at Euro 2020. Gareth Southgate and his men have wrapped up qualification with time to spare and now the focus of the players involved will be on making sure that they are part of his squad for the tournament. A lot can change in football in four years, and in honour of England’s qualification, we’ve taken a look back at the 23 players who were called up by Roy Hodgson to play at Euro 2016 to see where they are now and if any of them are in contention to be included this summer.
Goalkeeper: Joe Hart
Joe Hart was England’s first-choice goalkeeper at Euro 2016 but he won’t be at Euro 2020. He’s currently Burnley’s reserve ‘keeper.
Goalkeeper: Fraser Forster
It’s been quite an up and down ride for Fraser Forster since Euro 2016. He signed a big contract extension with Southampton but a string of poor performances saw him dropped to third choice. He’s now on loan at Celtic, where he’s performed very well. He’s unlikely to be at Euro 2020 but he has an outside chance of making the squad.
Goalkeeper: Tom Heaton
Since Euro 2016, Tom Heaton has left Burnley, where he lost his place to Nick Pope, and he is now at Aston Villa. He has a good chance of being one of the reserve ‘keepers at Euro 2020 too.
Defender: Gary Cahill
Gary Cahill was a regular starter at Euro 2016. He’s now retired from international football and is performing well for his new club, Crystal Palace.
Defender: Chris Smalling
Chris Smalling was another regular starter at Euro 2016 but he’s not played for England since 2017. He’s now on loan at Roma and it’s very unlikely that he’ll make Southgate’s squad this summer.
Defender: Kyle Walker
A lot has changed for Kyle Walker since Euro 2016. He left Tottenham to join Man City, where he’s won two league titles. He went on to establish himself as one of the world’s best right-backs but he’s been left out of Southgate’s recent squads. He still has a chance to make it to Euro 2020 but he’s by no means a nailed-on selection.
Defender: Nathaniel Clyne
Nathaniel Clyne was selected as the back-up right back to Kyle Walker for Euro 2016. The 28-year-old is currently out injured with a back injury and with the options available to Southgate, he won’t be making the 2020 squad.
Defender: Danny Rose
Rose was England’s left-back at Euro 2016 and whilst he’s not guaranteed a starting role now following the emergence of Ben Chilwell, he’s likely to be in Southgate’s squad this summer.
Defender: John Stones
John Stones, then of Everton, was very much a backup option for Hodgson at Euro 2016, but if fit, he’s likely to play for Southgate’s side this summer.
Defender: Ryan Bertrand
Ryan Bertrand was Danny Rose’s back up in 2016. Now aged 30, he’s very unlikely to make this summer’s squad unless England face more than a few injury issues.
Midfielder: Adam Lallana
It wasn’t too long ago when Adam Lallana was voted as England’s Player of the Year. Now, he’s very much on the fringes of the Liverpool team and it’s likely that he won’t be going to Euro 2020.
Midfielder: Dele Alli
Dele Alli has gone from the Golden Boy of English football to a man far from certain to be in this summer’s squad. He was left out of the most recent squad by Southgate and will need to put in some improved performances at Tottenham to be included at Euro 2020.
Midfielder: Eric Dier
Eric Dier made himself into a first-choice player for Southgate for a while, but a run of injuries has seen him fall away a bit. A good end to the season at Tottenham could see him in the Euro 2020 squad.
Midfielder: Jack Wilshere
Jack Wilshere was another of whom big things were expected. However, since Euro 2016, he’s struggled to stay fit and even if he does keep himself available for selection at West Ham, it’d be a major shock if Southgate selects him this summer.
Midfielder: James Milner
In truth, England could probably use James Milner right now as he’s in very good form for Liverpool. However, he’s retired from international football so we won’t be seeing him in the summer.
Midfielder: Ross Barkley
Since Euro 2016, Ross Barkley has moved from Everton to Chelsea, but he’s yet to really establish himself as a nailed-on starter at Stamford Bridge. Even so, he remains in the England set-up and has a good chance of going to Euro 2020.
Midfielder: Jordan Henderson
Jordan Henderson, barring injury, will be at Euro 2020, probably as vice-captain of the squad.
Forward: Raheem Sterling
Aged 21, Raheem Sterling was still quite raw at Euro 2016. Come Euro 2020, where he’ll certainly be involved barring injury, he’ll be looking to showcase that he’s now one of the world’s best forward players.
Forward: Wayne Rooney
England’s captain at Euro 2016, Wayne Rooney is his country’s leading scorer of all time. He won’t be included this summer as he’s retired from international football.
Forward: Harry Kane
Harry Kane will captain England this summer, provided he is fit. He won the Golden Boot at the last World Cup and will be looking to do the same at the Euros.
Striker: Jamie Vardy - Leicester City
Jamie Vardy was fresh from helping Leicester win the Premier League title at Euro 2016. He could probably still do a decent job for England if selected, but he’s retired from international football.
Striker: Daniel Sturridge - Liverpool
Daniel Sturridge’s goal against Wales at Euro 2016 will live long in the memory. Since then, he’s struggled to stay fit and is now playing in Turkey. He won’t be featuring this summer.
Striker: Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford was just 18-years-old when he was selected for Euro 2016, but he was still able to have a big impact. He’ll be 22 by the time Euro 2020 starts and he looks certain to be in the squad.