Jordan Henderson will be left out of England’s provisional Euro 2024 squad, with former Liverpool player Curtis Jones taking his place.

The 33-year-old has been a regular in England’s squad for over a decade, but his future with the Three Lions is now in doubt after Gareth Southgate appeared to look for alternatives.

It follows Henderson’s controversial move to Al-Ettifaq last summer, which lasted only five months before the former Liverpool captain moved to Ajax in January.

The move to the Dutch giants was expected to boost his chances of making the Euro 2024 squad, but it appears he will be left out of the expanded squad, which will be announced this afternoon.

Jones, his former Liverpool teammate, is expected to benefit from Henderson’s exclusion, as the midfielder appears to be on the verge of earning his first senior cap. 

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Jordan Henderson has reportedly been left out of England’s provisional Euro 2024 squad 

Jarell Quansah is another Liverpool star set to be included in the squad for the first time

Eberechi Eze and Adam Wharton are among four Crystal Palace stars set to be included

Ivan Toney makes the cut, despite scoring only four times since returning from a betting ban.

Jones was in contention to make the final squad in March before being injured, and despite struggling for regular starts since, he has been included.

Henderson is one of several big-name absentees, with Marcus Rashford the other notable omission.

Despite making a strong impression at the World Cup and being included in England’s most recent international camp, the Manchester United star has been dropped amid a disappointing season at Old Trafford.

The 26-year-old scored only eight times this season, down from 30 the previous year.

Jarell Quansah has also made the cut for the first time following an impressive breakout season at Anfield, where he recently started ahead of Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk.

England is facing an injury crisis in defence, with Southgate’s main concern being the left-back position, where Luke Shaw and Ben Chilwell are both struggling for fitness this season.

Luke Shaw, who has not played for Manchester United since February 18 against Luton, will make the squad, but Chilwell and his Chelsea teammate Reece James have been left out.

Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze, Adam Wharton, Marc Guehi, and Dean Henderson have been named to the 30-man squad following the Eagles’ successful Premier League season. 

Marcus Rashford is another big-name star that has been omitted from the England squad.

Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo retains his place in the England squad, having been called up for the first time in March following an outstanding debut season.

Harry Maguire has been included in the squad despite not playing since April 27 due to a muscular injury.

He has an outside chance of playing in Manchester United’s FA Cup final against Manchester City on Saturday, and he is fit for England’s first game against Serbia on June 16.

Ivan Toney, who missed the first half of the season after breaking betting rules, makes the squad despite scoring only four goals since rejoining Brentford in January.

The squad also includes Jack Grealish, James Maddison, Anthony Gordon, Jarrod Bowen, and goalkeeper James Trafford.

Southgate’s England squad will be reduced to 26 players before the tournament in Germany begins.

Kobbie Mainoo makes the cut after appearing for the first time during the previous international break.

Raheem Sterling has failed to make the cut, which is not surprising given that he has been out of contention since the World Cup in Qatar.

Henderson’s exclusion, despite having made his senior England debut in 2010 and being called up to the last six major tournaments, comes as a huge surprise.

Euro 2024 marks the first time since the 2010 World Cup that neither Henderson nor Sterling has been included in the travelling squad.

His place in the squad has been almost guaranteed throughout Southgate’s tenure as England manager.

Fans questioned whether he deserved his place in the team when he moved to the Saudi Pro League, citing the caliber of opposition he faced during his brief stay in the country.

Henderson played only 12 games for Ajax due to a muscle injury, but he did appear in the Dutch club’s final two games of the season.

Southgate traveled to the Netherlands in February to watch Henderson make his Ajax debut.

‘It was great for Gareth to come over and watch my debut for Ajax,’ Henderson said. ‘It was good of him to come and watch to ensure that he was keeping an eye on me.

Southgate was present for Henderson’s Ajax debut and added him to their squad in March.

‘Playing for my country has always been a privilege for me, and I hope to continue doing so for as long as possible.

‘I believe I can contribute something to the national team. I need to be playing and doing my job here; that is my primary focus. But, of course, I believe I can help the squad and team in the upcoming camp and, hopefully, in the summer.

The veteran remained in the squad for their March friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.

Following his move to Saudi Arabia, he was booed by England fans during a game in Australia in October, prompting Southgate to defend him.