With qualifiers currently taking place, questions are beginning to arise with greater regularity as to who Southgate will pick in his final 26-man squad for Europe's premier international tournament.
By JOSEPH BARCLAY, SPORTS BETTING REPORTER
Published: 10:42 EDT, 8 September 2023 | Updated: 10:52 EDT, 8 September 2023
England have experienced fantastic success under manager Gareth Southgate, with a 2018 World Cup semi-final and Euro 2020 final berth their two most notable accomplishments during his tenure to date.
Despite their achievements, Southgate's side have been unable to convert it into silverware. As a result, the Three Lions are still under significant pressure to win their maiden European title.
They will have the opportunity to go one better next year as Germany plays host to Euro 2024 - and the bookies fancy their chances to do so as England are currently joint-favourites with France to be crowned champions at 9/2.
With qualifiers currently taking place, questions are beginning to arise with greater regularity as to who Southgate will pick in his 26-man squad for Europe's premier international tournament.
Questions arise as to who Gareth Southgate will pick in his Euro 2024 26-man squad
With that in mind, let's take a look at the England players who are garnering the shortest odds with Sky Bet to be selected for Euro 2024.
As it relates to goalkeepers, it is Jordan Pickford and Aaron Ramsdale who are the best-backed at 1/12 and 1/8 respectively - with Nick Pope the third-favourite at 4/11. Hopefuls Dean Henderson (7/4) James Trafford (11/2) and Sam Johnstone (11/2) are all considerably longer in the market.
Predictably, defenders John Stones, Luke Shaw and Kyle Walker are overwhelmingly short to be picked - while outsiders in the market include Ben White at 3/1 and Rico Henry at 7/2.
Meanwhile, in the midfield and up front - with so many players odds-on or shorter - two who could prove good value is James Ward-Prowse at 6/4 and Eddie Nketiah at 3/1.
Sky Bet odds 'To Make England Euro 2024 Finals 26-Man Squad':
Goalkeepers
Jordan Pickford 1/12
Dean Henderson 7/4
Defenders
John Stones 1/9
Ben White 3/1
Rico Henry 7/2
Midfielders
Conor Gallagher 8/11
James Ward-Prowse 6/4
Forwards
Raheem Sterling 4/6
Ollie Watkins 11/10
Eddie Nketiah 3/1