Jadon Sancho has pulled out of the England squad for the remaining World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Poland after picking up a knock.
The Manchester United forward missed the 4-0 win over Hungary and the Football Association has now confirmed he will now return to his club.
“Following further assessment, the 21-year-old has returned to his club and is expected to recover in time for Manchester United’s fixture with Newcastle United on Saturday 11 September,” a statement said.
United have already been boosted by the early arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo back from international duty.
The Portuguese is suspended for his country’s next two fixtures after picking up a booking for taking his shirt in the 2-1 win over the Republic of Ireland.
As for England, Sancho is likely to be the only notable absentee – though Gareth Southgate could choose to experiment against Andorra at Wembley.
The Three Lions are in a comfortable position in Group I, five points clear of nearest rivals Poland.
That could present opportunities for the likes of Leeds striker Patrick Bamford and United’s Jesse Lingard, who came on as a substitute against Hungary in Budapest.
Harry Maguire could be rested, with Tyrone Mings replacing him, while Jordan Henderson is likely to come in for Declan Rice, who risks missing the Poland match if he is booked.
Southgate will be keen too to see more of Jude Bellingham, who was brought on during Wednesday night’s win.
England’s predicted XI: Pickford; Alexander-Arnold, Stones, Mings, Trippier; Henderson, Bellingham; Saka, Mount, Lingard; Bamford
England vs Andorra
- Competition: Fifa World Cup qualifiers
- Date: Sunday 5 September
- Kick-off: 5pm
- TV channel/stream: ITV and streamable on ITV Hub
- Highlights: ITV 10.30pm (together with highlights from other qualifiers)
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