Forwards
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
Caps: 29
England will be pinning their hopes on him. Has been playing slightly deeper for Real Madrid recently, similar to his England role, but he gets everywhere around the pitch. Has been consistent all season.
Importance to Southgate: 5/5
Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United)
Caps: Eight
Has hit the 20-goal mark this season and looked good at stages of the last international break. The extra three positions could work in his favour in a competitive area of the squad for wide positions.
Importance to Southgate: 2/5
Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace)
Caps: Three
He has an X-factor that could see him make an impact off the bench in Germany. It pushed him ahead of Jordan Henderson in the battle to get in the provisional squad, with his displays all season commanding attention.
Importance to Southgate: 2/5
Phil Foden (Manchester City)
Caps: 33
Will surely be starting for England during the Euros. The question for the Football Writers’ Association player of the season is where his best position is under Southgate. Unfinished business after injury for the Euro 2020 final.
Importance to Southgate: 4/5
Jack Grealish (Manchester City)
Caps: 36
Started against Real Madrid in both legs of the Champions League quarter-final, which shows his standing in the City team when on top form. But was unused sub in Cup final and Southgate has offered no guarantees of a squad place. Good off the bench against Bosnia though.
Importance to Southgate: 2/5
Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
Caps: Two
Gordon played very well against Brazil and it was enough for Southgate to have another look against Belgium off the bench. Has been in excellent form for Newcastle since and has the potential of being a good impact sub.
Importance to Southgate: 2/5
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
Caps: 90
Has suffered an injury scare but will be back at full tilt for the Euros, hopefully. Bundesliga heartbreak for him but it can still be a huge summer for his country. He is integral to how England attack, as he often drops deep.
Importance to Southgate: 5/5
James Maddison (Tottenham Hotspur)
Caps: Seven
Was an important assist against Belgium during the last international break. His form dipped for Spurs after that but he also set up a goal on the final day of the season. Fought to be fit for the World Cup and will now battle for a place at the Euros.
Importance to Southgate: 1/5
Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
Caps: Three
Has to go to Germany after his form this season and first England goal on his first start. Turns up in the big moments while his team-mates have struggled. He is rising to every occasion since leaving Manchester City and is commanding a place on the plane. Will be good if matches to go penalties. Importance to Southgate
Importance to Southgate: 3/5
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Caps: 32
His direct running from the right will be an important part of England’s attack as they look to go one better this time around. He pulled out of the squad to face Brazil and Belgium as a precaution, but has been back on form for Arsenal.
Importance to Southgate: 4/5
Ivan Toney (Brentford)
Caps: Two
Scored during the last international break, one year after his England debut, but then went the rest of the season without finding the net. He is still a good back-up option for Southgate and can take an excellent penalty in a shoot-out. Importance to Southgate.
Importance to Southgate: 1/5
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
Caps: 12
He scored 19 goals and registered 13 assists in the Premier League. These numbers speak for themselves and he deserves his place on merit and on sheer weight of goals this season.
Importance to Southgate: 3/5