Senderos misses out as Swiss name final Euro squad


Switzerland's national soccer team player Philippe Senderos listens to the national anthem before their international friendly soccer match against Jamaica in Luzern May 30, 2014. REUTERS/Ruben Sprich

ZURICH (Reuters) - Switzerland axed former Arsenal, Valencia and Everton defender Philippe Senderos as they named their final 23-man squad for Euro 2016 on Monday.

Coach Vladimir Petkovic effectively opted for 19-year-old Nico Elvedi, who plays for Bundesliga side Borussia Moenchengladbach, among the central defenders instead of the 31-year-old Senderos.

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