{"id":19046,"date":"2024-07-18T09:00:42","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T09:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.netbet.co.uk\/blog\/?p=19046"},"modified":"2024-07-17T15:18:55","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T15:18:55","slug":"england-potential-xi-euro-2028","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.netbet.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/07\/18\/england-potential-xi-euro-2028\/","title":{"rendered":"How England Could Line Up at Euro 2028"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p>After a second consecutive European Championship final defeat, it is time to put the negatives to one side and look towards England&#8217;s future.<\/p>\n<p>With Gareth Southgate stepping down as manager following the 2-1 loss to Spain in Berlin, a new face will be in charge for the tournaments over the next four years, tournaments the Three Lions will be desperate to win in order to end decades of hurt.<\/p>\n<p>Here is <a href=\"https:\/\/sport.netbet.co.uk\/\">NetBet<\/a>&#8216;s prediction for the Three Lions&#8217; XI at <a href=\"https:\/\/sport.netbet.co.uk\/football\/\">Euro 2028<\/a>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Formation (4-2-3-1)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><b>Goalkeeper &#8211; Jordan Pickford<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He will be well into his 30s by the time Euro 2028 rolls around. However, we cannot see anyone dethroning Pickford, who has never let England down at a major tournament.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although if Aaron Ramsdale gets a good move away from Arsenal this summer, he may prove us wrong in four years time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Right-Back &#8211; Reece James<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This was a tough one, seeing as Trent Alexander-Arnold will only be 29 for Euro 2028. But there is just something about James that makes him impossible to leave out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Already captain of Chelsea, he is the complete right-back when fully fit. Quick, strong, technically-gifted and a fantastic one-on-one defender, a long, successful international career beckons for him.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Centre-Back &#8211; Marc Guehi<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still only 24, Guehi was a standout performer for England at Euro 2024 and it looks like he will be a mainstay in the XI for many years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Centre-Back &#8211; Jarrad Branthwaite<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are still surprised that Branthwaite was not part of Southgate\u2019s squad for Euro 2024 after his breakthrough season at Everton.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He combines modern-day elegance with old-school robustness, all while possessing a sweet left peg. In four years time, it would not be a surprise to see Branthwaite in the conversation to be the world\u2019s best centre-back.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Left-Back &#8211; Lewis Hall<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The 2023-24 season did not go to plan for Hall but he has now signed a permanent deal at Newcastle and will be looking to fulfil his enormous potential.<\/p>\n<p>If he comes close to doing that, the left-back spot in England&#8217;s XI &#8211; which was the subject of much debate at Euro 2024 &#8211; is his for the taking.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Centre Midfield &#8211; Declan Rice<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Euro 2028 arrives, the already indispensable Rice will likely have close to (if not more than) 100 England caps and may even have the captain\u2019s armband.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Centre Midfield &#8211; Kobbie Mainoo<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>It was a toss up between Mainoo and Adam Wharton, but we had to go with the former after his age-defying displays at Euro 2024.<\/p>\n<p>If Mainoo continues on his current trajectory and avoids serious injury, there is no reason why he &#8211; like Rice &#8211; cannot rack up over 100 England caps.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Right Wing &#8211; Bukayo Saka<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Already England\u2019s best right winger by a considerable distance at the age of 22, Arsenal star Saka is well on course to achieve legendary status for his country.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Attacking Midfield &#8211; Jude Bellingham<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do we really need to say much else here? The present and future of the England national side.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Left Wing &#8211; Anthony Gordon<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No Phil Foden? It was not an easy decision to make, but it seems clear that England need at least one winger with lightning pace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step forward, Gordon. The 23-year-old will be in his supposed prime at Euro 2028, which is a scary thought given that he tore up the Premier League last season at Newcastle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Striker &#8211; Cole Palmer<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Okay, hear us out here. We are not saying Palmer is going to become the perfect heir to Kane, as they are completely different players.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, why could the free-scoring Chelsea star not operate as a false nine? Under the correct manager, it could be a stroke of genius and if it does not work, there will surely be plenty of out-and-out strikers to choose from.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When you choose NetBet Sport, you can enjoy a whole range of top-quality sports and markets. Whatever you choose, always remember to bet responsibly. Here at NetBet, player wellbeing is our number one priority \u2013 check out our<a href=\"https:\/\/casino.netbet.co.uk\/help\/responsible-gambling\">\u00a0Responsible Gambling tips and tools page.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a second consecutive European Championship final defeat, it is time to put the negatives to one side and look towards England&#8217;s future. 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