Spurs’ Maddison confident about making England’s Euro 2024 squad

Spurs’ Maddison confident about making England’s Euro 2024 squad

The 27-year-old has six caps but has never played a full 90 minutes for the Three Lions.

James Maddison provided the assist for Jude Bellingham’s (left) 95th-minute equaliser in the 2-2 draw against Belgium yesterday. (PA/AP pic)
LONDON:
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison said his quality on the pitch and self-belief can help earn him a place in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for Euro 2024 in Germany.

The 27-year-old has six caps for the national team but has never played a full 90 minutes. Despite being named in the squad, Maddison was sidelined with a knee injury during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

He did not feature in England’s 1-0 defeat to Brazil in their international friendly but came on as a substitute in the 74th minute against Belgium on Tuesday.

Maddison delivered a swift low cross to Jude Bellingham, who netted the goal in the 95th minute to rescue a 2-2 draw with Belgium at Wembley.

“There is big competition, a lot of quality in the squad. I know the quality that I possess that can help this team,” Maddison said of his prospects yesterday.

“I don’t lack the confidence and belief in myself to do that, you have to produce…against Belgium, I came on and made an impact. I’m showing him (Southgate) what I’m capable of and I just want to show more of that.”

England are grouped with Slovenia, Denmark, and Serbia at Euro 2024, which begins on June 14.

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