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Gareth Southgate has revealed the sizes of the Euro 2024 squads could increase from 23 to 26 during talks next month in a move that could hand a number of players tournament lifelines.
The head coaches of nations heading to Germany are set for exploratory talks over the possibility of extending the limit on the number of players that can be selected for the tournament amid a global concern about player welfare.
Traditionally, managers have been permitted to select 23 players for major international competitions.
But in the delayed Euro 2020, teams consisted of 26 men as a safety buffer for Covid restrictions.
Teams were also allowed to pick 26 players at World Cup 2022 in Qatar.
Gareth Southgate revealed UEFA could increase Euro 2024 squad sizes from 23 to 26
Southgate was able to pick a 26-man squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
However, it has been looking increasingly likely that UEFA would revert to the original 23-man rule for this summer's European Championships.
But Southgate has
