Wednesday 11 May 2016 17:06, UK
Ahead of Roy Hodgson's England squad announcement on May 16, we look at the players whose Euro 2016 dream is over and who faces a race against time to prove their fitness.
With just under a month to go before England begin their bid for a maiden European Championship crown, the England coach will be furiously deliberating over who will fill his 23-man squad, and who to have on standby should any of the Three Lions personnel suffer an injury.
Hodgson has insisted that he has most of his picks clear in his mind, and will select a 23-man squad and a few back-ups, rather than naming a larger squad and trimming it down before the final deadline on May 31.
But whose fitness concerns has given Hodgson a major headache ahead of the tournament, and who will definitely not be on the plane? We take a look at all the potential candidates in danger of missing out...
Danny Welbeck
The latest name added to England's injury list, Arsenal forward Welbeck has been ruled out for nine months with a knee injury he suffered in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Manchester City.
Scans and tests have revealed Welbeck has suffered serious cartilage damage and could be out until February 2017. Welbeck - a key performer in England's qualifying campaign - only returned this February from an injury to his other knee which he'd sustained in May 2015.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Arsene Wenger confirmed that the injury-plagued Oxlade-Chamberlain has "no chance" of taking his seat on the plane. The 22-year-old has not featured for the Gunners since their Champions League defeat to Barcelona at the Emirates in February, when he suffered a knee injury. His latest setback is a fresh injury, and means that Hodgson's midfield selection dilemma just got a great deal easier.
Jack Butland
It was heartbreaking for all who witnessed Butland fracturing his ankle in England's win over world champions Germany, ending his chances of earning a place in Hodgson's squad there and then. The Stoke goalkeeper had been in sensational form, and represented a huge challenge to Joe Hart in Hodgson's XI, but now Hart looks set to retain the No 1 jersey without major competition.
Danny Ings
It would have been a major surprise if he were to be named in the squad, but who knows what would have happened had Ings not have ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in training in October?
Phil Jagielka
A player with a recurring injury is an England boss's nightmare, especially in positions where the squad is thin on the ground. Centre-back Jagielka picked up a hamstring problem a month ago, before being rushed back for Everton's FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United. As a result, the Toffees' skipper aggravated the problem, but is on course to feature in Everton's final match of the season. Another setback could be curtains for his Euro 2016 hopes.
Jordan Henderson
Henderson has been a regular starter under Hodgson, featuring in six of England's 10 qualifying games, so it seemed a major blow to the England manager's plans when he suffered knee ligament damage against Borussia Dortmund in April and was initially ruled out for up to eight weeks.
The Liverpool man did not require surgery, however, and has stepped up his training. He is unlikely to feature in the club's final two Premier League games but, in what will be music to Hodgson's ears, admits he is targeting a place in the squad in the Europa League final against Sevilla on May 18.
Luke Shaw
After a difficult first season at Manchester United, big-money left-back Shaw started this campaign in blistering form, and looked in great shape. However, a horrible leg break against PSV in September all-but ended the resurgent defender's season. Back in training now, United boss Louis van Gaal has talked about playing Shaw in the upcoming FA Cup final - music to Hodgson's ears.
Phil Jones
Having not played for Manchester United since January 2, Jones made a lacklustre return to the U21s in early April, with ironic cheers audible as he was substituted. Jones has not featured since, but remains in training, and will be hoping to regain full fitness in time to secure a spot in the final England squad.
Jack Wilshere
Hodgson's biggest conundrum. A regular in the treatment room, Wilshere is again working to prove his fitness ahead of an England squad announcement. A six-minute cameo at Sunderland two weeks ago is the midfielder's only action this campaign after breaking his fibula in pre-season. However, even if not fully fit, Hodgson has a dilemma on his hands due to the talent Wilshere possesses.
Daniel Sturridge
It seems churlish to suggest that Sturridge still has to prove fitness after featuring regularly for Liverpool in recent weeks, but with the sheer volume of injuries the 26-year-old has suffered this season and the amount of competition in the England forward department, Sturridge's spot on the plane isn't assured.
Fabian Delph
Delph is another player who is back playing for his club side but is yet to alleviate lingering doubts over his fitness. The Manchester City midfielder has not completed 90 minutes for City since the end of January, with a host of injury setbacks hindering his chances of settling in at the Etihad.
