Drinkwater not optimistic on making final Euro 2016 squad

The 26-year-old, who played a key role in Leicester's Premier League title-winning campaign this season, has been named in Hodgson's provisional 26-man squad for the tournament in France which starts on June 10.

Drinkwater not optimistic on making final Euro 2016 squad

(Reuters)





Drinkwater, who made his England debut in March, faces stiff competition for a midfield berth from experienced internationals like Jack Wilshere and Jordan Henderson, who have both recently returned from injury.

"The midfield has a lot of quality and the players we are talking about have ridiculous quality. They have played at the top level so I would understand (if I did not go to the Euros)," Drinkwater told British media.

"I'm just trying to do what I'm best at and if that doesn't get me in then I'll have to hold my hands up."

England have warm-up matches against Turkey, Australia and Portugal before they face Russia, Slovakia and Wales in the 24-team tournament in France.





(Reporting by Nivedita Shankar in Bengaluru; editing by Sudipto Ganguly)


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