Manchester United’s Tom Heaton to join England’s Euro 2024 squad as training goalkeeper

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.