England and Chelsea Star will miss Euro 2024 after devastating news has been confirmed this morning.
According to The Athletic, Sam Johnstone, England’s reserve goalkeeper, will be absent from Euro 2024 due to undergoing surgery on Wednesday morning.
Gareth Southgate, the head coach, expressed surprise at the news, as Crystal Palace’s goalkeeper becomes England’s first injury setback of the campaign.
Johnstone, who was expected to accompany Jordan Pickford to the tournament, is likely to miss out due to his impressive performances throughout the season for Crystal Palace.
England is currently grappling with multiple injuries, with Harry Maguire, Kyle Walker, and Johnstone all withdrawing from Tuesday’s friendly against Belgium after leaving the England camp on Sunday.
Johnstone, who was slated to start against Belgium, sustained an elbow injury during an England training session on Sunday, ruling him out for the remainder of the season. The 31-year-old encountered the issue while attempting to save a shot.
