Introduction

The England football team has a rich history, but their last major trophy came in 1966 when they won the World Cup. Since then, they have come close but fallen short, often with underwhelming performances. However, this year’s European Championship could be different. The England squad is loaded with talent and potential, and with a few key changes, they could become the "dark horse" of the tournament. In this article, we will look at the restructured England Euro 2020 squad that could potentially bring home the trophy.

Goalkeepers

In goal, there isn't much to change from the current setup. Jordan Pickford has performed well for England in the past and could be the go-to keeper for the tournament. However, if there is a need for backup, Dean Henderson has been outstanding for Manchester United and could step up if needed.

Defence

England has a solid defence, but perhaps they need a more experienced leader in the backline. Therefore, we suggest that Manchester City’s John Stones comes back into the starting lineup. Stones has been in scintillating form lately and often played the role of a leader for Manchester City. In this lineup, Harry Maguire will play as the other centre-back. On the flanks, Kyle Walker and Luke Shaw have proved to be reliable wing-backs, with Reece James and Ben Chilwell providing cover if needed.

Midfield

The midfield is where England has the most depth. The current setup includes Declan Rice and Jordan Henderson as the holding midfielders, but we propose that Leeds United’s Kalvin Phillips should be given more chances this time around. Phillips has been instrumental in Leeds United’s good performances in the Premier League this season and has the work rate and energy that England needs in midfield. Alongside him, Mason Mount has been in excellent form for Chelsea and should be a shoo-in for the starting XI. Finally, Jack Grealish could be the wildcard in midfield, providing the creativity and flair that England needs.

Attack

The England attack could be the factor that separates them from other teams. Raheem Sterling has been in good form this season, and his partnership with Tottenham’s Harry Kane could be explosive. Kane has won the golden boot in the Premier League multiple times and could replicate that form in the Euros. Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Phil Foden provide pace and skill on the wings and could come on as substitutes to change the game if needed.

Conclusion

With the above lineup, England could have the perfect balance of experience, youth, and flair. Of course, this is not a guarantee of success, and there will be many challenges ahead. Still, England's potential with this restructured lineup makes them a dangerous team that other teams will have to respect.