Harry Maguire, Kyle Walker and goalkeeper Sam Johnstone were cut from the English team two days before the preparatory friendly for Euro 2024 that will be played on Tuesday, at Wembley, against Belgium, the English Federation announced this Sunday.
England suffered their first defeat in 15 months on Saturday in another friendly at Wembley against Brazil, in which 17-year-old Endrick scored the winning goal.
England manager Gareth Southgate has urgently called up under-21 players James Trafford and Rico Lewis, the English FA added.
.@kylewalker2, @samjohnstone and @HarryMaguire93 have returned to their respective clubs for assessment having sustained injuries in recent days.
Wishing you a speedy recovery, lads 👊 pic.twitter.com/ZrdCKOWsdk
— England (@England) March 24, 2024
Trafford, 21, Burnley’s goalkeeper – currently second to last in the Premier League – will join the senior team for the first time, after winning the under-21 European Championship last year.
For Rico Lewis, Manchester City’s 19-year-old defender, it is his second call-up after making his debut in November 2023, against North Macedonia.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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