England: Jack Grealish cut from Euro 2024 squad as Gareth Southgate leaves seven at home [Video]

Maguire has been a stalwart of England’s defence at each of the past three tournaments and Southgate has been fiercely loyal to the centre-back even during alarming periods of club form.

However, the 31-year-old has not played since April because of injury and Southgate admitted last weekend he was not certain to recover in time for the opening game against Serbia on June 16.

Maguire was also coming back from injury heading into the last Euros and did not feature until the third and final group game against Czech Republic but Southgate has decided against taking a chance on his fitness this time around.

Marc Guehi – one of four Crystal Palace players included in the final squad – would appear to be the frontrunner to partner John Stones at centre-back, with Lewis Dunk, Ezri Konsa and Joe Gomez …