England’s squad for the September international break has been impacted as Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and Ollie Watkins have all withdrawn.
Foden’s absence was expected due to his recent illness and lack of game time with Manchester City. His withdrawal was confirmed by Pep Guardiola, who stated that Foden was unlikely to feature for England.
Additionally, Palmer and Watkins have returned to their clubs for further rehabilitation on existing issues after being assessed at St. George’s Park.
Fortunately, neither Palmer nor Watkins are reported to have sustained new injuries, providing relief for Chelsea and Aston Villa.
Palmer’s hamstring injury during a recent match has led to his withdrawal for further rehabilitation, as confirmed by Chelsea.
Similarly, Watkins’ lack of fitness following a busy summer with England at Euro 2024 has resulted in his withdrawal from the squad, with Villa manager Unai Emery citing the need for additional rest.
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