Gareth Southgate opens door for Mason Greenwood England return as Three Lions boss makes Euro 2024 selection decision

Southgate, 53, had refused to rule out the possibility that Manchester United loanee Greenwood could make a return to the England squad in the future.

When questioned by reporters regarding the matter, Southgate highlighted that it is unlikely he'd consider it before the upcoming Euro 2024 competition in Germany - but did leave the door open for Greenwood to stake his claim next season.

Speaking on the possibility of Greenwood returning to the England fold, Southgate said: "Well for me I don’t think it’s something for pre-Euros. I think allowing him to get his career going again abroad appears to have been a good move but I have to say I have not tracked it closely.

"I think at this moment in time it would be a big distraction for the team and let’s see where that leads next season. I would need to know more details about the whole thing before it was an option."

In a bid to reignite his professional career, after seeing all criminal charges dropped against him last February, Greenwood secured a move to La Liga side Getafe last summer. The 22-year-old, who has been capped by England once already, now has eight goals and five assists to his name for the Spanish side.

For now, Greenwood will likely watch the upcoming international tournament from home. The young forward played the full 90 minutes of Getafe's recent 1-0 win against Girona on Saturday and they will next be in action against Sevilla after the international break (March 30).