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Forgotten Man Utd man joins England Euro 2024 camp after Gareth Southgate request

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For the Euros, Gareth Southgate has welcomed a well-known figure into the England squad.


Forgotten Man Utd man joins England Euro 2024 camp after Gareth Southgate request

Gareth Southgate has called Tom Heaton into the England camp (Image: GETTY)

Prior to England’s first group stage encounter at Euro 2024, manager Gareth Southgate has summoned Tom Heaton, the custodian for Manchester United, to the England camp. Although Heaton hasn’t competed for the Three Lions since 2017, he will have a significant role to play during the competition.



The 38-year-old will accompany Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale, and Dean Henderson on their training trip to Germany. But as he is not included in England’s 26-man roster, he will not be able to participate in games for the country at the Euros.


“I am really pleased Tom has agreed to join us in Germany,” Southgate said in a statement released by the Football Association. Our goalkeeping team, led by Martyn Margetson, may face significant demands during a tournament, based on past experience.

“On the training pitch, Tom will be a huge help to Jordan, Aaron, and Dean. As a person we all know well off the pitch, he will contribute to the pleasant atmosphere we constantly strive to establish. We appreciate Manchester United’s assistance in making this possible.”

Heaton expressed his happiness at being called upon by Southgate on X, the former Twitter platform, and dubbed his inclusion in the England camp a “proud moment.”

“Incredibly honoured to be asked by Gareth to join the squad,” he tweeted. Receiving the invitation to attend a significant competition, offer assistance where I can, and share my knowledge is an honour. We have a fantastic team, and I’m eager to get started.”

 




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