Gareth Southgate's team selections have come under heavy scrutiny (Image: Getty)
England boss Gareth Southgate has been criticised by Brentford full-back Rico Henry for not selecting him in his Euro 2024 squad. The Three Lions have been playing without a recognised left-back, with Kieran Trippier slotting in.
England are expected to change shape when they take on Switzerland in the quarter-finals, switching to a 5-4-1 with Bukayo Saka at left wing-back.
Luke Shaw is the only left-back in the 26-man squad but he has been injured for the opening four matches.
The Manchester United defender could return for the final three games, but Hendry is frustrated that he has not been given the opportunity to impress.
"It’s been difficult watching England at Euro 2024 playing without an out-and-out left-back because I know I could do a job there," he told Brentford's official website.
"Luke Shaw has been struggling with an injury and we haven’t got any other left-footed full-backs in the squad. And, when I’ve watched them this summer, I just feel like I could fit so well into that team.
"It has been frustrating not being there but it’s also been great to watch, seeing them doing well and getting into the quarter-finals."
Rico Henry thinks he could have done a job for England at Euro 2024 (Image: Getty)
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Hendry has had his own injury problems and has been sidelined since tearing his ACL in September 2023.
He is hoping to catch Southgate's eye over the next two season to make the squad for the 2026 World Cup.
"One thing that really motivated me was looking forward to the World Cup in 2026 - there’s always a chance. I’m still so determined to get into the England team," Henry added.
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"It would be a dream come true. I played for some of the youth teams, but getting a senior cap is one of my main goals. That’s what everyone plays football for: to feature for your country.
"I know I had a chance before I got injured, but people reminding me that I can still do it really encourages me. I just need to come back, stay fit and play well."
