England team changes at EURO 2024, the 'divine' waistcoat is no more

The England team is preparing to enter the EURO 2024 journey (taking place in Germany from June 14 to July 14). The "Three Lions" will warm up with a friendly match against Bosnia & Herzegovina at 1:45 a.m. on June 4 at Newcastle's St James' Park. At the same time, the host team Germany will also start their campaign with a match against Ukraine in Nuremberg.

Coach Gareth Southgate officially bids farewell to his lucky vest at the 2018 World Cup

He is aiming for youth because the England team currently has many new elements such as midfielder Conor Gallagher (right) or Jude Bellingham.

Coach Gareth Southgate once caused a stir when he led the England team to the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup, wearing a vest throughout the entire match. This choice is said to bring good luck to the "Three Lions".

The vests then became extremely popular in England during the 2018 World Cup and after the tournament. "Sales of this type of shirt increased by 35% as many fans rushed to buy it to dress like Mr. Southgate," said the Daily Mail (UK).

At EURO 2020 (competing in 2021) and the 2022 World Cup, the fashion style of coach Gareth Southgate and his colleagues in the England team has changed somewhat. They still wear waistcoats, but alternate with very formal suits and ties that are used more often.

However, this mix of styles was still not lucky enough to help the "Three Lions" win the championship, they only won the runner-up position at EURO 2020 despite playing the final at home at Wembley (losing to the Italian team after a penalty shootout with a score of 2-3, drawing 1-1 in regular time). At the 2022 World Cup, the England team said goodbye from the quarter-finals (losing to the French team with a score of 1-2).

"This year's EURO is taking place in quite hot weather conditions. Furthermore, we have decided on a big change, more youthful and also suitable for training the current England team players, most of whom are very young.

There will be no more waistcoats or fancy suits. Youthful short-sleeved sweaters will be used regularly at EURO 2024 in Germany. I want to create a more relaxed environment. When working with young boys, you should not be too rigid - both in what you do or what you wear on the pitch," coach Gareth Southgate expressed.

When will Jude Bellingham join the England squad?

The 20-year-old star and currently considered the number 1 player in the England team, midfielder Jude Bellingham, has just won the Champions League with Real Madrid at Wembley Stadium and won the La Liga championship (Spain) in his first season playing here.

"Jude Bellingham deserves a break before joining us. Of course, I could force him to report to the team immediately after playing for his club within the 48 hours as required. Make him come straight to the hotel to join the rest of the players who are present.

Jude Bellingham will be the new leader of the England team alongside striker Harry Kane

However, this view has changed. We aim for the most youthful and comfortable spirit. It will be very good for Jude Bellingham when he is completely comfortable with us again. Therefore, it will be at the end of this week, he will return to the team and prepare for EURO 2024," coach Gareth Southgate said at a press conference before England's match against Bosnia & Herzegovina on June 3.

This also confirms that Jude Bellingham will not play in two friendly matches of the England team, including the match against Bosnia & Herzegovina and then the match against Iceland on June 8 (Vietnam time).

According to the Daily Mail , Jude Bellingham is considered to have secured a place in the England squad for EURO 2024, while attacking midfielder Jack Grealish could be dropped due to his lack of fitness and form, as the Man City player celebrated the Premier League title too much and spent many days partying.

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