BREAKING NEWS: Gareth Southgate stands by Harry Maguire and names him in his England squad despite Mykonos assault and bribery charges – with Mason Greenwood and Kalvin Phillips also in but Jack Grealish is SNUBBED
- Harry Maguire has been named in the England squad for next month’s matches
- Maguire’s place was in doubt after he was charged with assault and bribery
- The defender is still waiting to hear the verdict for the incident while in Mykonos
- Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips is a surprise inclusion by Gareth Southgate
- Aston Villa talisman Jack Grealish is once again overlooked by Southgate though
Harry Maguire has been included in Gareth Southgate’s squad to face Iceland and Denmark next month despite assault and bribery accusations.
As Sportsmail reported on Tuesday morning, Maguire wanted to be considered for selection and England boss Southgate was minded to call-up his under-fire central defender despite the Manchester United skipper’s court case in Greece on Tuesday.
And Southgate has indeed included Maguire, who is still waiting to hear the verdict from Tuesday’s tour hearing in Syros.
Harry Maguire has been named in the England squad for next month’s Nations League games
Maguire’s inclusion had been in doubt after he was charged with assault while on holiday
It is reported that Maguire was taunted in Mykonos before getting involved in an altercation
England boss Gareth Southgate has decided to stick with his centre back despite everything
Elsewhere, Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips has been handed his first call-up by Southgate following a string of impressive displays in his club’s promotion season.
As expected, Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood have been handed their maiden call-ups by the England manager, while Kyle Walker has been handed a recall.
However, Jack Grealish has been overlooked again despite his excellent form for Aston Villa last season.
Grealish, infamously, flouted isolation rules during lockdown which may have had an influence on Southgate’s decision. There is also no James Maddison while John Stones, who has become a bit-part player at Manchester City, has also been omitted.
Danny Ings has earned a recall, as has Eric Dier after winning his place back at Tottenham under Jose Mourinho.
Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips has been included in the England squad for the first time too
He played an integral role for Leeds United as they won Premier League promotion last season
Despite inspiring Aston Villa in their relegation fight, there is no place for Jack Grealish
Rising stars Phil Foden (left) and Mason Greenwood have both been called up for the first time
