Footie stars to hit the post - England's Harry Kane and co told how to put crosses into the polling box before hopes of Euros glory in Germany By Kumail Jaffer Published: 22:44, 6 June 2024 | Updated: 22:59, 6 June 2024 e-mail View comments The England team may be more focused on an potential Euro 2024 quarter-final clash than politics by the time the election comes around. So Gareth Southgate ’s men have been instructed by the Football Association to arrange postal or proxy votes ahead of July 4 to ensure they do not miss out on their democratic duty. FA officials confirmed last night that they were in touch with players and their representatives when Rishi Sunak called the snap vote on May 22, and advised them of the necessary steps needed.
Politics during a major tournament has previously been a point of discussion when it comes to the England team. In 2016, squad members admitted discussing Brexit as the nation prepared to vote to on whether to stay or remain in the European Union . Jack Grealish (pictured centre earlier today) hasn't made the cut for the 2024 Euros Manchester United defender Harry Maguire missed out on making the squad due to a calf injury The England manager decided against taking Jack Grealish to Germany after an underwhelming domestic season at Manchester City.
Pictured with Harry Kane (right) Mr Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer have attempted to use the beautiful game during the campaign to connect with voters Defender Ryan Bertrand said at the time: ‘.
