UEFA could allow Euro squad sizes to increase

Published date29 March 2024
Publication titleHuddersfield Daily Examiner
A number of coaches have called on European football's governing body to allow countries to take 26 players to Germany instead of 23, a move England boss Gareth Southgate may be glad to accept as he deals with a number of injuries. "We have taken note of comments expressed by some national team coaches on the squad size for Euro 2024," UEFA said in a statement

"A workshop with the participating teams will be held on 8 April and on that occasion UEFA will listen to the views of the coaches.

"Any idea in this respect will then be considered and assessed."

This summer's finals is the first time since the 2018 World Cup that national team managers are having to pick a 23-man squad for a major tournament after it was expanded to 26 following the coronavirus pandemic.

Speaking after his side's 2-2 draw...

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