England head coach Gareth Southgate is forced to change his first-team bid for the Euro 2024 qualifying matches. The goalkeeping squad of the Three Lions has been swapped, with Fraser Forster replacing Nick Pope, reports The Athletic.
The Newcastle goalkeeper has a minor injury, which he decided to heal at the club. Forster started the season as Tottenham's backup goalkeeper but got his chance due to Hugo Llaurice's injury and played well for nine games. True, it is unlikely the Spurs goalkeeper will have to play for the national team. The undisputed No. 1 for the English is Jordan Pickford (Everton), followed by Arsenal's Aron Ramsdale.
Already on March 23, England will start in the European Championship qualifier 2024. Opponent of the Three Lions in the first round of Group C will be the Italian team. This match will be played on March 23, and on the 26th day England will take on Ukraine at Wembley.