Harry Maguire has broken his silence after being left out of the England squad.
The Manchester United defender has failed to overcome a calf injury in time to be selected for Euro 2024.
“I am devastated not to have been selected to play for England at the Euros this summer,” Maguire wrote on social media.
“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.
“Next, I will return to the supervision of the Manchester United medical team in order to prepare for next season.”
Maguire and Jack Grealish are expected to be the most high-profile omissions when Gareth Southgate names a 26-man squad on Friday.
They will be joined by James Maddison, Curtis Jones, Jarell Quansah, Jarrad Branthwaite and James Trafford.
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