Bukayo Saka, 22, is a concern for England’s Euro campaign due to his fitness. Despite scoring 11 goals in 33 caps, he missed Arsenal’s final game of the season and has been unable to participate fully in England’s training sessions. Saka only managed 25 minutes as a substitute against Iceland at Wembley and did not start in either friendly match, raising concerns given his importance to Southgate’s plans. Southgate admitted that Saka had missed several training sessions, but the player remains hopeful of being fit for England’s first Group match against Serbia.

Saka’s potential absence would be a significant setback for England, and his fitness will be closely monitored as they aim to ensure his readiness for the upcoming matches. In a potential hint of Saka’s situation, Alexander-Arnold was assigned the No8 shirt for the tournament. Meanwhile, Adam Wharton is also in the squad, but it seems likely that Alexander-Arnold will be selected to face Serbia in England’s Euros opener. Southgate has indicated a willingness to adjust the lineup throughout the tournament, with the defeat to Iceland serving as a wake-up call.

The need for quality on the ball was emphasized, and it is thought that Alexander-Arnold’s passing and set-piece ability could be essential. These developments point to potential changes in England’s lineup and a need to maintain freshness throughout the tournament.