Harry Maguire has broken his silence after being left out of England's final squad for Euro 2024.
United defender Maguire is one of seven players from England's 33-man preliminary squad to fail to make the cut.
Jack Grealish, James Maddison, Curtis Jones, James Trafford, Jarell Quansah and Jarrad Branthwaite are also set to be axed when Southgate announces his final squad for the tournament in Germany.
Maguire has not played since April due to a calf injury and has been training away from the rest of the England squad on an individual programme in the hope of making the tournament.
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But he has now confirmed the Euros have come too soon for him, with England's opening match against Serbia taking place on June 16.
"I am devastated not to have been selected to play for England at the Euros this summer," he posted on Instagram.
"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."
Tottenham star Maddison has also reacted to being dropped from the squad.
"Devastated doesn't quite cut it," he posted on Instagram.
"Trained well and worked hard all week but if I'm honest with myself, my form for Spurs when coming back from injury in the second half of the season probably wasn't at the levels I had set which gave Gareth a decision to make.
"I still thought there would be a space for me in a 26 man squad as I feel I bring something different & had been a mainstay in this whole qualifying campaign for Euro 2024 in Germany but the manager has made the decision and I have to respect that.
"I'll be back, I have no doubt. Wishing the boys all the luck in the world out in Germany, unbelievable group and lads that I literally call some of my best friends. I genuinely hope football comes home."
Southgate is expected officially confirm his final 26-man squad for Germany at a press conference on Thursday evening.
England face Iceland in their final warm-up match on Friday night.
After facing Serbia in their opening group game next Sunday, the Three Lions take on Denmark on June 20 and Slovenia on June 25 in their remaining group matches.
Topics: England, Euro 2024, Harry Maguire, Manchester United, Gareth Southgate, Injury, Football
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