England goalkeeper to miss Euro 2024 after underdoing surgery for elbow injury

Sam Johnstone, the backup goalkeeper for England, will miss Euro 2024 due to surgery on Wednesday morning, according to The Athletic.

The news comes as a huge shock to head coach Gareth Southgate as the Crystal Palace goalkeeper becomes England’s first injury casualty ahead of the competition.

Johnstone would have gone to the tournament as Jordan Pickford’s backup.

His strong performances for the Selhurst Park club this season had elevated him to the verge of a near-certain spot...