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Manchester United reserve goalkeeper Tom Heaton has been announced a surprise addition to England's Euro 2024 camp.
The Three Lions will touch down in Germany on Monday ahead of their opening game against Serbia on June 16. Gareth Southgate confirmed his 26-man squad last week, which included three keepers.
However, Heaton, who was only included in four of the Red Devils' Premier League match day squads last term, has joined the party as a training keeper.
The 38-year-old said he was 'incredibly honoured' to be asked by the England boss to be a part set up and hailed the 'great' squad that will contest the tournament.
'Incredibly honoured to be asked by Gareth to join the squad.' He wrote on X. 'To get the call to go to a major tournament, to help in anyway I can and pass on my experience is a proud moment We have a great squad, I’m excited and can't wait to join the group.'
Tom Heaton was included in only four of Manchester United's Premier League match day squads last season
Gareth Southgate (right) has drafted in the experienced stopper to assist with training during the tournament
The 38-year-old said that he was 'incredibly honoured' to be asked to join the squad this summer
The former Burnley star has been capped three times for England, with his last appearance coming in a 3-2 friendly win over France in 2017.
Heaton was included in England's Euro 2016 squad but failed to get any minutes ahead of the Three Lions' shock round of 16 defeat by Iceland.
The veteran keeper rejoined United in 2021, having begun his career with the club as a youngster, but he is yet to make a league appearance for the side in the last three years.
According to reports last month, he is open to stay with the club and moving into a coaching role once his contract expires at the end of June.
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