The Tottenham midfielder reacted emotionally to being excluded from England's squad for the Euro

Tottenham midfielder James Maddison has reacted emotionally to his exclusion from England's national team squad for Euro 2024.

The Spurs player was initially included in Gareth Southgate's preliminary 33-man squad and featured in England's friendly match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which ended in a 3-0 victory on Monday.

However, on Thursday, the 27-year-old, along with Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, was informed that he would not be part of the final 26-man squad for the tournament and subsequently left the team.

"Devastated doesn't quite cover it. I've worked hard all week, but honestly, my form for Spurs when I came back from injury in the second half of the season probably wasn't at the level I expected. I think that made Gareth's decision easier.

I thought there would be a place for me in the final squad because I feel like I've been a mainstay throughout this Euro 2024 qualifying campaign in Germany, but the manager has made his decision. And I have to respect that. I'll be back, no doubt. I wish the lads all the luck in the world in Germany. I truly hope football comes home," Maddison wrote.

At the Euro, England will compete in a group with Slovenia, Denmark, and Serbia. The Dailysports team provides a detailed overview of what to know about the Three Lions ahead of the tournament.