Euro 2024: Luke Shaw a major doubt for remainder of England's tournament as left-back sits out of training

England’s bid to win the Euro 2024 could be in shatters after their only recognised left-back Luke Shaw is now a major doubt for the remainder of the tournament. Shaw, who has not played competitive football since February was included in the England squad provided he recovers on time for the knockouts. However, the defender missed team training on Saturday (June 22) and fears that he is likely to miss the rest of the tournament.

Shaw out of Euro 2024?

On Saturday, all of England’s squad except Shaw were seen in the training session ahead of their final group game against Slovenia on Tuesday evening. While England are favourites to reach the last 16, Gareth Southgatewill have to be without a recognised left-back yet again. The Manchester United defender is struggling with a muscle issue and could get on the plane home to England if there is no progress.

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According to Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, Shaw was only going to be available for the knockout stage, but that possibility is also in jeopardy with the latest setback.

England have so far used Kieran Tripper in the left-back role despite him being a natural right-back and a back-up to Kyle Walker. Southgate has faced plenty of criticism for choosing three right-backs over one unfit left-back. In case, Shaw is ruled out for the rest of the Euro 2024 Southgate will have to compete with Tripper and Co. to fill in the spots.

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The English gaffer opted against taking Ben Chilwell to the Euros, who is also struggling with injuries. Joe Gomez now remains the only other option for Southgate in the squad if Tripper is also unavailable. Levi Colwill was also mentioned as one of the options but was again not a first choice in the 26-man squad.

As things stand, England are next in action on Tuesday (June 25) with a draw good enough for the Euro 2020 runners-up to move into the R16. However, England could face elimination from the tournament, in case they lose to Slovenia while Denmark beat Serbia. England in this case would finish third and could still get eliminated if they are not one of the four best third-finishing sides.