Marcus Rashford gets England lifeline! Euro 2024 teams set to be allowed 26-man squads as UEFA U-turn on original decision

The Telegraph reported that a UEFA vote on Monday approved the teams' plea to register a 26-man squad for the upcoming Euro 2024. The agenda was lobbied by several national coaches including England boss Gareth Southgate.

The news of the expansion of national squads comes as a lifeline for Manchester United star Marcus Rashford who was unlikely to make it to Southgate's final team had the squad size remained at 23. The attacker has failed to deliver for the Red Devils this season and had clocked only 15 minutes on the pitch in The Three Lions' recent international friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.

The 26-year-old was booed by United fans as he left the field deep into the stoppage time in their FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City.

The England international will be next seen in action on Wednesday as Erik ten Hag's men take on rock-bottom side Sheffield United in the Premier League at Old Trafford.