Jude Bellingham Reacts to James Maddison's Omission from England's Euro 2024 Squad
England midfielder Jude Bellingham has expressed his disappointment at James Maddison's exclusion from the final 26-man squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament. Maddison, who was initially selected in the 33-man provisional squad by coach Gareth Southgate, acknowledged that his performance with Spurs had been subpar towards the end of the season but still believed he had a unique contribution to make to the team.
As Maddison stated, "Although I didn't finish the season well with Spurs, I still thought there would be a space for me in a 26-man squad as I feel I bring something different." Despite his disappointment, Maddison expressed respect for the decision and extended his best wishes to his teammates for a successful tournament.
Fellow footballers and teammates responded with an outpouring of support for Maddison, with close friend Jude Bellingham simply commenting with a "pain" emoji to convey his sadness at Maddison's exclusion from the team.
Maddison's post garnered a significant amount of attention from the football community, with many players and fans offering words of encouragement and support. Despite the setback, Maddison remains a key player for England and will undoubtedly continue to make significant contributions to the team in the future.
England is set to face Serbia on June 16, followed by matches against Denmark on June 20 and Slovenia on June 25. If they advance to the knockout stages, their schedule will be determined by their placement in the group stage.
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