England boss Roy Hodgson would rather have named a 23-man squad from the outset, BBC Sport understands.
He went for 26 because of injury concerns.
Daniel Sturridge, Jordan Henderson and Jack Wilshere all took a full part in training this morning. They are considered fully fit.
Danny Drinkwater and Andros Townsend were called separately to Hodgson’s room to speak with him in private. They were both told of the news and took it in a respectful, professional way. They wished Hodgson and the team well.
They said goodbye to everyone before leaving the camp and will not be on standby.
Drinkwater missed out to Marcus Rashford, with Wayne Rooney also able to play in midfield. Townsend was in the squad as cover.
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Drinkwater and Townsend not on standby
comment by Respectedabsolutetruth11 (U9573)
posted on 31/5/16
Its just the usual
Unbalanced squad. 3 CB's is it. One defensive midfield player and yes you leave out a fine CM player who has basically led the Champions in the middle of the park to take players like Wilshere
How many full backs?
England will do the usual. Some decent players but you can't possibly expect them to do anything significant
comment by Fred Slot (U3979)
posted on 31/5/16
Henderson over Drinkwater is a horrendous decision.
Can't stand Hodgson. Hopefully he'll be gone after the euros.
comment by Respectedabsolutetruth11 (U9573)
posted on 31/5/16
Wishful thinking, he'll fail and his punishment will be a new contract!
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted on 31/5/16
Pride I wasn't having a dig at Utd u donut. But if drink water played for Utd or Liverpool he would be in the team. Just the way it is.
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted on 31/5/16
Why I mentioned drink and not Townsend is because drinkwater has been fantastic all season. He's genuinely what we miss and the best long range passer England have bar maybe carrick. Don't understand it, Henderson over him? Wilshere is a great player but so unreliable, don't be surprised he gets injured in the first game. And dier isn't all he's cracked up to be yet either
comment by jlou1978 (U15376)
posted on 31/5/16
Beyond his recent injuries, Henderson is a much better player than Drinkwater.
Not sure what all the fuss is about.
posted on 31/5/16
comment by 李贝 If anyone can, Emre Can... And don't call me Schürrle (U3979)
"Henderson over Drinkwater is a horrendous decision."
Well said!! Coming from a Liverpool fan I appreciate your objectivity and for not showing club bias I applaud you.
comment by TUX (U5315)
posted on 1/6/16
comment by 李贝 If anyone can, Emre Can... And don't call me Schürrle (U3979)
posted 13 hours, 52 minutes ago
Henderson over Drinkwater is a horrendous decision.
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This with bells on
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted on 1/6/16
comment by jlou1978 (U15376)
posted 12 hours ago
Beyond his recent injuries, Henderson is a much better player than Drinkwater.
Not sure what all the fuss is about.
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could you imagine
comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted on 1/6/16
The thing is I dont think Henderson is a Terrible player but hes a average one in a similar ilk or milner, add dier in the mix and its nothing to write home about. Just "workers". Drinkwater works hard, wins the ball but can do something with it. I would have either taken vardy and drinkwater or neither. As now vardy doesnt have a player who can play them balls over the top on the counter
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