Jordan Henderson won't be going to Euro 2024! Ajax midfielder to be left out of England's 30-man provisional squad as he pays price for disastrous club season

The experienced midfielder has been a mainstay for his country in recent times, taking his tally of senior caps to 81. The 33-year-old is, however, paying the price for some disastrous decisions at club level that have not played out as planned.

Henderson took the decision to sever ties with Liverpool in July 2023, with efforts to earn a European Championship spot cited among his reasons for joining Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League. A stint in the Middle East lasted just six months before agreeing to the termination of his contract and returning to Europe at Eredivisie giants Ajax.

A spell in the Netherlands has not gone much better for Henderson, with injuries holding him back. As a result, The Athletic reports that Southgate has found no place for the hard-working midfielder in his Euros plans. England are expected to name 30 players in their provisional squad for this summer’s tournament in Germany.

Henderson has captained England at times, in the absence of talismanic striker Harry Kane, but will be left watching on from afar when another major tournament gets underway. England will open their quest for continental glory against Serbia on June 16, with friendly dates against Bosnia & Herzegovina and Iceland taken in prior to that.