Gareth Southgate's England squad has arrived in Germany, ready for the Euro 2024 competition. The team hopes to go one step further than their last attempt, where they suffered a heartbreaking loss to Italy in a penalty shootout final at Wembley.

Southgate, who has yet to disclose whether this will be his last tournament as manager, made some bold choices for his 26-player squad. Notable absentees include Harry Maguire and Jack Grealish, while newcomers like Kobbie Mainoo, Cole Palmer, and Adam Wharton are set to make their tournament debuts.

The players gathered at St. George's Park on Sunday, carrying the nation's hopes of securing their first major international title since 1966. They arrived in Germany on Monday afternoon, heading to their base camp at the five-star Golfresort Weimarer Land near Blankenhain, for which the FA reportedly paid £800,000.

Before boarding the coach around 2 pm, Jill Scott and Josh Denzel spoke with some players. The team, dressed in all-black outfits, included stars like Harry Kane, Ollie Watkins, Declan Rice, and Aaron Ramsdale, who were seen enjoying hot drinks. Jude Bellingham, Eberechi Eze, and Mainoo took time to sign autographs for fans. Southgate and defender Joe Gomez were also spotted boarding the flight at Birmingham Airport.

After getting used to their new surroundings, the team will begin their first training session on Tuesday, June 11. England's tournament kicks off on Sunday, June 16, against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen. They will then face Denmark in Frankfurt on June 20 and conclude the group stage against Slovenia in Cologne on June 25.

England's form leading into the tournament has been mixed. After finishing a strong qualifying campaign in November, they faced some challenges. England lost 1-0 to Brazil in March and drew 2-2 with Belgium. However, they secured their first win of 2024 with a 3-0 victory over Bosnia Herzegovina on June 3, only to be surprised by a 1-0 loss to Iceland last Friday.

Despite these ups and downs, the team remains focused and determined as they prepare for their opening match. Fans are hopeful that this squad, with a blend of seasoned players and fresh talent, will bring glory to England. The excitement builds as the Three Lions journey to Euro 2024, aiming to make history and bring home a long-awaited trophy.