England have confirmed that Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Ollie Watkins have all withdrawn from the squad for the September worldwide break.
Foden was a recognized doubt heading into the Nations League fixtures, having sat out Manchester Metropolis’s final two video games. Pep Guardiola admitted he was unlikely to function for England.
The midfielder didn’t even report for obligation due to his sickness and has now been formally faraway from the squad alongside each Palmer and Watkins.
“The Three Lions squad reported to St. George’s Park on Tuesday however, following evaluation, each Palmer and Watkins returned to their golf equipment to proceed rehabilitation for ongoing points,” a brief assertion learn.
Importantly for each Chelsea and Aston Villa, neither Palmer nor Watkins is believed to have suffered any additional damage points.
Palmer appeared to injure his hamstring throughout the Convention League defeat to Servette however did full 90 minutes towards Crystal Palace three days later. Chelsea confirmed his withdrawal was “to proceed rehabilitation for ongoing points”.
As for Watkins, the striker has been withdrawn on the hour mark in every of Villa’s three Premier League video games, with supervisor Unai Emery insisting he’s merely missing health after an extended summer time with England at Euro 2024.
“He was coming right here with a small damage, he was not likely 100% when he began coaching with us,” Emery stated lately. “He wanted one week extra resting time than different gamers after his comeback.”
