Manchester United's Tom Heaton will join England's Euro 2024 squad as a training goalkeeper.
Gareth Southgate picked Everton's Jordan Pickford, Arsenals Aaron Ramsdale, and Crystal Palaces Dean Henderson as the three goalkeepers in his traveling squad after Burnley James Trafford was left out from the final 26-man group.
However, Heaton, 38 will head out to Germany to aid the trio during this summer's tournament.
Southgate said: "I am really pleased Tom has agreed to join us in Germany. Experience tells us that a tournament can put a lot of demand on our goalkeeping group led by Martyn Margetson."
Tom will play an invaluable role on the training pitch supporting Jordan, Aaron, and Dean.
Off the field, as someone we all know well, he will add to the positive environment we are always looking to create. We are grateful to Manchester United for their support in making this happen.
Heaton told his club website: "I am incredibly honored to be asked by Gareth to join the squad."
"To get the call to go to a major tournament, to help in any way I can, and to pass on my experience is a proud moment. We have a great squad, I'm excited and can't wait to join the group."
Heaton earned three caps for the England national team, with his last appearance being against France in 2017. He was last named in an England squad in September 2019.
The goalkeeper, whose contract with United expires later this month, joined the club in 2021 after leaving Aston Villa. He has made three appearances for United and did not feature for the side during the 2023-24 season.
England, who lost a friendly against Iceland 1-0 at Wembley last Friday, begin their Euro 2024 campaign against Serbia on Sunday.
Manchester United’s Tom Heaton to join England’s Euro 2024 squad as training goalkeeper
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Manchester United’s Tom Heaton to join England’s Euro 2024 squad as training goalkeeper
- Gareth Southgate picked Everton's Jordan Pickford, Arsenals Aaron Ramsdale, and Crystal Palaces Dean Henderson as the three goalkeepers in his traveling squad after Burnley James Trafford was left out from the final 26-man group
- The goalkeeper, whose contract with United expires later this month, joined the club in 2021 after leaving Aston Villa
Paqueta moves to Flamengo after West Ham agree fee
- British media reported that West Ham have accepted an offer in excess of $49m
- “Paqueta is coming back. The good son returns home... A historic move,” the Brazilian side said
LONDON: West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta will return to his boyhood club Flamengo, both clubs confirmed on Wednesday.
Financial details were not disclosed but British media reported that West Ham have accepted an offer in excess of 41 million euros ($49 million) for the 28-year-old Brazil international.
Flamengo, last season’s Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A and Campeonato Carioca champions, confirmed the signing on social media.
“Paqueta is coming back. The good son returns home... A historic move. A milestone in the global football market, on a scale worthy of Flamengo,” the Brazilian side said in an Instagram video post.
“I am very happy to be back home. I would like to thank President Bap (Luiz Eduardo Baptista), Flamengo, our sponsors and, of course, the entire nation that made this possible,” Paqueta said in the video.
Paqueta was cleared of four spot-fixing charges by the English Football Association in July following a lengthy investigation. Paqueta, who was facing the risk of a lifetime ban, denied the charges.
“Lucas has made it clear that, for personal and family reasons, he wishes to return home to Brazil and make a fresh start after being cleared in July 2025 of FA misconduct charges that took two years to be resolved — a situation that caused him significant mental strain,” West Ham said in a statement.
“Despite the club doing everything possible to persuade Lucas to stay, he has remained adamant that his wish is to leave. Therefore, the head coach (Nuno Espirito Santo) and the club have reluctantly agreed to accept his transfer request.”
Paqueta joined West Ham from French side Olympique Lyonnais in 2022, having previously played for AC Milan. His contract with the Premier League club was due to run until 2027.
He made 139 appearances for West Ham, scoring 23 goals and providing 15 assists. He was also part of the squad that won the UEFA Conference League in the 2022-23 season.
“West Ham United would like to take this opportunity to thank our management, players, staff and loyal supporters for the unwavering and devoted support they have shown to Lucas throughout his time at the club and, in particular, over the past two and a half years,” the East London side added.
West Ham sit 18th in the league table with 20 points from 23 matches, five points adrift of the safety zone.
