Southgate blamed poor form and injuries as the reasons why Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson were omitted
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00:00 Why is Marcus Rashford not in the list?
00:04 These are of course difficult calls. You're talking about players that are very good players and who've been an important part of what we've done over a number of years.
00:15 With Marcus I just feel that other players in that area of the pitch have had better seasons. It's as simple as that.
00:21 The 33 isn't quite a fair definition because we're taking a longer squad with some young players to have a look at as well.
00:31 Hendo's given himself every chance. The determining factor is the injury he picked up around the last camp. He's missed five weeks and just hasn't been able to get to the intensity in the game since then.
00:47 He's a fantastic professional. That was a really difficult call to make because he's been so important and so supportive in my time here.
00:57 I have to say all the boys when I've spoken to them, Ben, Marcus, Jordan, the three that were with us last time, they were incredibly professional.
01:06 Considering the disappointment, they dealt with it very well.