Why is Jadon Sancho Not in the England Squad?
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Updated Jun 17, 2024
Why is Jadon Sancho Not in the England Squad?
Jadon Sancho, a good player for a German team, is not in England's Euro 2024 squad. People wonder why. He played well for his team, Borussia Dortmund, getting them to the Champions League final. But, still, he was not selected for England.
The coach, Gareth Southgate, said they have many attacking players to pick from. He said it's not easy to choose because all the players are good. This is why Sancho did not make the team this time.
Jadon Sancho Wiki
Jadon Sancho, born in 2000, is an English soccer player. He's a winger for Borussia Dortmund in Germany's Bundesliga. Sancho used to play for Watford and Manchester City before joining Borussia Dortmund in 2017. He's now on loan from Manchester United in the English Premier League.
| Full name | Jadon Malik Sancho |
| Date of birth | 25 March 2000 (age 24) |
| Place of birth | Camberwell, England |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Position(s) | Winger |
| Current team | Borussia Dortmund (on loan from Manchester United) |
| Number | 10 |
Jadon Sancho's Career
Jadon Sancho began well with the England team in 2018. He joined the main squad in October and played his first game against Croatia. In March 2019, he played his first competitive match, helping England win 5-0 against the Czech Republic in a UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier.
Afterward, he scored his first goals for England in September 2019 against Kosovo, scoring two goals in a 5-3 win. Despite this, Sancho was not picked for England's teams for the 2022 FIFA World Cup or UEFA Euro 2024 tournaments, missing out on these big international events.
Jadon’s Playstyle
Jadon Sancho is known for being very fast, skilled with the ball, and creative. He can trick opponents and use feints to get past them. People say he was one of the world's best young players when he played for Dortmund. He's good at setting up goals for his teammates and scoring goals himself.
At Borussia Dortmund, Sancho usually played as a second striker or wide midfielder in a 4–2–3–1 formation. He played on either wing of attack. Dortmund's plan to develop young players helped Sancho play an important role in their team. He worked with other talented young players like Erling Haaland, Gio Reyna, and Jude Bellingham.
