Nations competing at next summer’s European Championship will be limited to a 23-man squad, despite the previous Covid-affected iteration allowing 26, as well as last winter’s World Cup in Qatar. With just one more international break before they depart for Germany next summer, see the latest England Euro 2024 squad odds to see who tops the current power rankings.
- SportsLens odds compilers have put together an exhaustive list of England Euro 2024 squad odds
- With everything from dead certs to straggling hopefuls, the odds serve as a solid indicator of each player’s chances of boarding the plane next summer
England Euro 2024 Squad Odds
Boarding the Plane
As mentioned, Gareth Southgate will have to attempt to trim an already stacked squad down to just 23. His latest cohort included 25 players, albeit with some notable absentees including Jude Bellingham, Lewis Dunk, Callum Wilson and James Maddison.
Below we have listed those players at the very top of the power rankings who – barring any major injuries or dips in form – should be expecting to board the plane to Germany next summer.
1. Harry Kane – 1/33
The only thing stopping England’s all-time record scorer from packing his bags next summer is the threat of injury. Luckily for Harry Kane, he hasn’t been sidelined since April 2021.
Eight goals in his last 10 international appearances highlights just how crucial he is to their chances of silverware.
2. Jude Bellingham – 1/25
Is there a better midfielder in world football right now? The newest jewel is Real Madrid’s crown is being touted as an early Ballon D’or favourite for 2024, and international glory would certainly go someway to helping his case.
At just 20-years-old he has already proven he has the maturity and level-headedness to compete in the most high-pressure situations. Any positive passages of play England have shown of late, which has been few and far between, has come through Bellingham.
=3. Bukayo Saka – 1/20
You’d be hard pushed to find a more effective right-sided winger at this moment in time.
It is easy to forget Saka has only just turned 22 – such is the nature of his consistency that it as if he has been around for years. He has already competed at two major tournaments for the Three Lions, and despite the heartache of his penalty miss in the Euro 2020 final, he has persevered in the face of adversity.
England’s most direct, and perhaps most dangerous player on his day – he is a dead cert.
=3. Jordan Pickford – 1/20
Just as it looked as if Aaron Ramsdale might be entering the frame to take the number one spot, his demotion from starting keeper at Arsenal means Jordan Pickford will almost certainly remain Gareth Southgate’s first choice.
Although an often unnerving presence between the sticks for Everton, it is hard to fault his solid England career up to this point. He has a wealth of experience having locked down a starting spot at their last three international tournaments.
=3. Declan Rice – 1/20
It is testament to Declan Rice’s performances in an Arsenal shirt that not many, if any, are talking about his £105m price tag.
His commanding presence in the middle of the park is now complimented with an even greater willingness to push forward and join attacking phases.
As he nears his 25th birthday, he is just two appearances away from a half-century of England caps – it is not inconceivable to think he could be pushing near the top of the all-time appearances list come the end of his career.
4. John Stones – 1/16
Undoubtedly England’s best centre-back.
Whoever partners John Stones next summer will have one of the safest pair of hands next to them, but also one of the finest ball-playing defenders on the planet.
The beginning of this current campaign saw him sit out 12 games for Manchester City due to a hip injury, and Southgate will be crossing his fingers and toes in the hope he is in good health for the Euros.
5. Kyle Walker – 1/12
There is simply no guarantee Reece James will be fit given his remarkable injury history, despite many picking the Chelsea captain as their starting right-back.
Either way, Southgate has often turned to Kyle Walker as his number one choice, and recently revealed he convinced the City defender not to retire from international duty on more than one occasion.
That should tell you all you need to know about his role within this team, and his versatility also allows him to slot in a central three, should England revert back to that system.
=6. Phil Foden – 1/10
It is difficult to know what Southgate’s starting three at the spearhead of attack will be by next summer, but Phil Foden will be pushing to be in contention.
It’s fair to say there’s no doubting his place in the squad, but the general feeling is there is surely more to come from arguably England’s most naturally gifted asset.
Luckily for Foden, he is picking up form for Manchester City at just the right time having scored in two of his last three at club level.
=6. Jack Grealish – 1/10
The arrival of Jeremy Doku has put a spanner in the works for Jack Grealish, who has gone from being a crucial part of City’s treble-winning starting XI, to playing the full 90 minutes on just two occasions in the Premier League.
Granted he has never really been viewed as a starter for Gareth Southgate, but his dwindling minutes will likely hinder his credentials that little bit more.
He appears to have lost that willingness to beat the first defender that made him so effective, but he still remains a dangerous player to have as an impact substitute.
7. Kieran Trippier – 1/8
Southgate has opted to play Kieran Tripper at left-back in recent games, and may choose to do the same at the Euros next year if Luke Shaw continues to be plagued by injury problems.
Not only is he stout in defence, but he has seven assists in 17 appearances this season – the kind of playmaking presence that may prove pivotal in the latter stages of a tournament.
=8. Harry Maguire – 1/5
Harry Maguire may be feeling vindicated after staying put at Manchester United over the summer. A lengthy injury to Lisandro Martinez has handed him a window of opportunity to silence his harshest critics, and a resurgence in form has helped to quell the cacophony of noise that has often surrounded his inclusion in recent England squads.
He may not have helped his case all that much in a calamitous display against North Macedonia, where he more than likely should have conceded a penalty had it not been for poor standards of refereeing throughout.
However, he boards the plane and starts alongside Stones – that is almost certain.
=8. Trent Alexander-Arnold – 1/5
Could Trent Alexander-Arnold start in midfield at a major tournament? It remains unlikely, but he has shone in that floating role as a creator-in-chief.
Southgate is often criticised for his regressive tactics, but deploying Trent in a creative role is one of his most exciting gambles and it has paid off in recent games.
There is no doubting he could take up that role at the Euros next summer, but Southgate will opt for a more iron-clad and stable approach.
=9. Marcus Rashford – 2/9
Southgate’s recent squad selections have led to considerable discussion among an increasingly disgruntled England fanbase. Many are quick to cite the first interview he ever gave as Three Lions boss, where he declared he would always pick his players based on form.
This has many questioning the inclusion of Marcus Rashford, whose alarming drop-off from his career-best campaign last season has seen him score just one goal in 16 appearances.
It seems inconceivable that he won’t make the squad given his output last year, but he has gone from a near-nailed-on starter to a player who can count himself lucky to be selected.
=9. Luke Shaw – 2/9
An unfortunate muscle injury for Luke Shaw has kept him out of action since the third week of the season.
He was one of England’s standout performers at Euro 2020 and latterly at last year’s World Cup. If he is fit, he likely takes back his spot from Trippier.
10. James Maddison – 2/7
Eight goal involvements in 11 games for Tottenham is the kind of return we have come to expect from James Maddison, whose performances have been front and centre this term.
He has been integral to Spurs racing out the blocks into a title conversation, and it could even be argued he warrants a starting spot for England – he is traditional number 10, which is a profile that is non-existent in the squad beyond him.
11. Aaron Ramsdale – 1/3
As mentioned, Ramsdale’s demotion to Arsenal’s number two has harmed his bid to usurp Jordan Pickford as England’s starter.
He will certainly be on the plane next summer as the backup, however.
12. Marc Guehi – 4/11
The future is bright for England at centre-back, and Marc Guehi already looks to have locked down a spot in the squad at 23.
How long Crystal Palace will manage to hold onto him for remains to be seen, but he is a solid option for Southgate should one of his loyal generals in the starting XI succumb to injury.
=13. Kalvin Phillips – 2/5
Euro 2020 hero Kalvin Phillips, who was voted England’s Player of the Year that season, continues to keep his place in the squad despite featuring in just 215 minutes of Manchester City’s season so far.
He recently suggested that he may look for a move elsewhere as early as January, likely in the hope of boosting his chances to regain a starting spot for England.
=13. Levi Colwill – 2/5
A relatively new inclusion to the England set-up, but one that will fancy his chances of making the squad for the Euros.
The 20-year-old has featured for the full 90 minutes in all but one of the games he has been available for Chelsea this season.
Whether he remains consistent enough to edge ahead of some of the more experienced defenders will be determined between now and next summer.
=13. Reece James – 2/5
Remaining fully fit and gaining consistent minutes will be crucial for James, who has a case for being England’s best option at right-back. He has missed nine games across all competitions already this season, having sat out 25 for the Blues in 2022/23.
He makes the Euro squad – no question – but he will have to battle it out with Kyle Walker for a starting berth.
14. Ben Chilwell – 4/9
Chelsea’s other problem full-back on the opposite flank has been ruled out since the beginning of October with a hamstring injury, which came at an unfortunate time after impressing in a more advanced role.
Chilwell missed 107 days last year with same problem. Trippier and Shaw are both more-than-solid options at left-back for Southgate, so he will need a prolonged period of minutes to ensure a place in the squad.
15. Lewis Dunk – 8/15
Lewis Dunk appears to be blossoming into his prime at the age of 32, and had it not been for a late withdrawal he would have been in the latest squad for Malta and North Macedonia.
He featured for the entirety of England’s victories over Scotland and Australia, and impressed with his composure when playing out from the back. Roberto De Zerbi’s daring ball-playing out from defence at Brighton often goes through Dunk.
He should feel hard done by if he isn’t seriously considered for a plane ticket to the Euros.
16. Jordan Henderson – 4/7
Jordan Henderson is a figure that continues to divide opinion. There is no doubting the leadership qualities he can bring to the dressing room – a quality that Southgate has relied on in the past with the likes of Conor Coady, who failed to play a minute of England’s run to the final at Euro 2020.
However, the Saudi Pro League where he now plys his trade ranks as the 27th best domestic league in the world, with Henderson already seen lining up in front of a crowd of just 700 – for context, non-league ties in England regularly draw in crowds of over 1000.
=17. Sam Johnstone – 4/6
Southgate has routinely dropped Nick Pope in favour of Sam Johnstone as England’s third choice. It is unclear what the goalkeeper requirements will be for a 23-man squad, but he boards plane if there’s three.
=17. Callum Wilson – 4/6
At the time of writing, Callum Wilson is England’s third choice striking option.
A player who has scored seven times in 10 Premier League appearances at third choice shows there is no shortage of depth for Southgate, in terms of goalscorers.
=17.Ollie Watkins – 4/6
Moving swiftly on from third choice to second choice. Ollie Watkins’s stellar season for high-flyers Aston Villa has not gone unnoticed, and he offers the kind of Harry Kane-esque link-up ability that Wilson often lacks.
He almost certainly warrants a spot as England’s back-up – he simply needs to continue on his current upward trajectory and he can start packing his bags.
18. Conor Gallagher – 4/5
Conor Gallagher has been mightily impressive in a box-to-box role for Chelsea, and taken up the mantle of club captain in Reece James and Ben Chilwell’s absence.
In particular, he has managed to add a few more feathers to his bow to become a more rounded midfielder, which has seen his ball recoveries and successful duels increase drastically.
He is the type of busy, tough-tackling but level-headed presence that might prove useful in gritty affairs. He has also been a mainstay in recent squads and should be expectant to get the call-up come June.
19. Eberechi Eze – 8/11
Eberechi Eze’s return to action after a potentially worrying injury last month saw him register an assist and a goal in consecutive appearances.
Crystal Palace’s most potent threat is the kind of bright spark that might provide something different from others in the England squad, but whether he warrants a spot ahead of some of the more established attackers remains unclear this early in the season.
20. Fikayo Tomori – EVENS
Fikayo Tomori looks to have potentially locked down a regular place in the squad, although he was one of two players along with Eddie Nketiah cut from the side ahead of England’s victory over Italy in September, with UEFA requiring smaller squads for qualifiers.
That decision tells us all we need to know about Tomori’s tenuous grasp on a Euro 2024 spot; yes, he has been picked regularly as of late, but Southgate’s previous hesitancy to pick him in the past would indicate his place is not guaranteed.
=21. Jarrod Bowen – 11/10
12 goal involvements in 16 appearances for West Ham is one of the most productive returns among England’s current cohort of wingers.
He is yet to really shine in an England shirt, but he would certainly feel hard done by should he continue along this rich vein of form, and fail to make the squad.
=21. Mason Mount – 11/10
Zero goals in 2023, and a non-existent impact since making the switch to Manchester United means he almost certainly misses out.
Sorry Mason.
22. Nick Pope – 5/4
It is hard to see Gareth Southgate tracking back in his decision to drop Nick Pope from recent squads, who hasn’t been particularly solid for Newcastle either this term.
An excellent shot-stopper no doubt, but his ability on the ball leaves a lot to be desired.
23. Cole Palmer – 11/8
Palmer offers a dynamic range of qualities in a midfield that, at the time of writing, is spread pretty thin once you look past the typical starters. His impact at Chelsea has been felt immediately – something that can’t be said for the majority of their signings over the past 18 months.
His half-hour cameo against Malta on his senior debut lifted England’s level – his willingness to grab the initiative is infectious. At 11/8, this is probably the best value selection and it is easy to envisage the 21-year-old boarding the plane next summer.
Hopefuls Packing Their Bags
24. Raheem Sterling 7/4
25. Anthony Gordon 2/1
26. Rico Lewis 9/4
27. James Ward-Prowse 5/2
28. Ezri Konsa 3/1
29. Eddie Nketiah 7/2
30. Jarrad Branthwaite 4/1
31. Ben White 9/2
32. Tammy Abraham 5/1
33. James Trafford 7/1
34. Tino Livramento 8/1
=35. Sean Longstaff 9/1
=35. Morgan Gibbs-White 9/1
=36. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall 10/1
=36. Dominic Calvert-Lewin 10/1
=37. Jadon Sancho 12/1
=37. Harvey Barnes 12/1
=37. Joe Willock 12/1
=37. Dean Henderson 12/1
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