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Preparations for the impending European Championships are about to kick off as England hosts Bosnia & Herzegovina at St. James’s Park for the first of two friendlies leading up to the tournament.

Alan Buck    May 26

After unveiling a 33-man provisional squad last week, Gareth Southgate will have his first chance to assess a plethora of players ahead of the Euros. Among the regulars, several youngsters have been called up for the first time, giving Southgate an opportunity to finalize the 26-man squad by June 8th. Notable omissions include Marcus Rashford, Reece James, Ben Chilwell, and Jordan Henderson, while Crystal Palace duo Eberechi Eze and Adam Wharton, along with Liverpool's Jarell Quansah and Curtis Jones, have earned their first call-ups.

The attacking prowess of the team has been highlighted by standout performances. Harry Kane, in particular, had a stellar debut season in the Bundesliga, netting an impressive 44 goals for Bayern Munich. Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer, with 37 goal involvements, is expected to play a pivotal role either from the starting lineup or off the bench.

With experimentation likely from Southgate, goals are anticipated in this match. England's defensive record, especially on the left flank, raises concerns, having kept just one clean sheet in their last five outings. Conversely, Bosnia have been involved in high-scoring encounters, with a total of 18 goals scored and conceded in their previous five matches.

This fixture marks the first-ever meeting between England and Bosnia. The Three Lions will seek to break a three-game winless streak, having drawn twice against North Macedonia and Belgium and suffered a defeat at home to Brazil at Wembley. In contrast, Bosnia have lost their last four matches, including failing to qualify for the Euros after a loss to Ukraine. England will aim for victory to boost confidence and momentum heading into the summer tournament.

As the European Championships draw near, Gareth Southgate and his team are intensifying their preparations, eyeing a crucial win to bolster their momentum for the tournament. We firmly believe they will achieve this victory comfortably.

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