England defender Harry Maguire has decided not to take a break as he looks to regain fitness ahead of Euro 2024.
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Maguire sacrifices holiday to regain fitnessHas remained out of action since last monthReported for England training on TuesdayWHAT HAPPENED?
The Manchester United defender has been included in Gareth Southgate's 33-man preliminary England squad for the Euro 2024 despite not featuring for his club since April 27 due to a muscle injury. The defender missed the FA Cup final where the Red Devils edged out rivals Manchester City to bag their maiden trophy of the season.
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Now the reports that, unlike his peers who have jetted off for holidays at the end of the season, Maguire decided to work on his fitness ahead of the European Championships next month. The 31-year-old reported for England's training on Tuesday, before many other players were scheduled to join the camp. The central defender is joined by clubmate Luke Shaw and Newcastle's Anthony Gordon, who are also recovering from injuries.
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The Three Lions squad – except for Jude Bellingham, Kobbie Mainoo and four Man City players – will start training under Southgate's tutelage from May 29.
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The Euro 2020 runners-up are set to face Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iceland in a couple of friendly matches on June 3 and June 7 respectively.