Alexander-Arnold in, Lingard out as England finalizes Euro 2020 squad

England named Trent Alexander-Arnold to its 26-man squad for this summer's European Championship despite strong suggestions that manager Gareth Southgate could leave him off the team.

Southgate reportedly preferred other options at right-back with Kyle Walker, Reece James, and Kieran Trippier in the fold. However, Southgate will take four right-backs to the competition after apparently making a U-turn regarding the controversial decision.

Jesse Lingard and Ollie Watkins were among the notable players to miss the cut. James Ward-Prowse, Aaron Ramsdale, Ben White, and Ben Godfrey were also left off the squad.

Mason Greenwood was also among the cuts, but it was announced earlier Tuesday that the Manchester United forward withdrew due to injury.

Meanwhile, stars such as Harry Kane, Jadon Sancho, and Raheem Sterling headline Southgate's final selection.

Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson were included, although both are recovering from injuries.

England kicks off its Euro 2020 campaign against Croatia before taking on Scotland and the Czech Republic in Group D.

Full squad

Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Manchester United), Sam Johnstone (West Bromwich Albion), Jordan Pickford (Everton)

Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Ben Chilwell (Chelsea), Conor Coady (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Reece James (Chelsea), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa), Luke Shaw (Manchester United), John Stones (Manchester City), Kieran Trippier (Atletico Madrid), Kyle Walker (Manchester City)

Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Mason Mount (Chelsea), Kalvin Phillips (Leeds United), Declan Rice (West Ham United)

Forwards: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Jack Grealish (Aston Villa), Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City)