Cole Palmer, Ollie Watkins and Phil Foden withdraw from England squad ahead of Nations League games
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Cole Palmer, Ollie Watkins and Phil Foden withdraw from England squad ahead of Nations League games

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England Squad Hit by Withdrawals Ahead of Nations League Matches

The England national team has been dealt a blow ahead of their upcoming Nations League matches against the Republic of Ireland and Finland, with three players withdrawing from the squad. Cole Palmer, Olle Watkins, and Phil Foden have all pulled out of the squad, citing ongoing issues that require further rehabilitation.

Palmer and Watkins Return to Clubs for Rehab

According to reports, Palmer and Watkins were assessed by the medical team at St George’s Park today and have been sent back to their clubs for further rehabilitation. The FA has described the issues as "ongoing" and has not provided further details on the nature of the injuries.

Foden’s Early Withdrawal

In a surprise move, Phil Foden did not report for duty with the squad at all, with the FA confirming that he will not be involved in the upcoming matches. The reasons behind Foden’s withdrawal are not yet clear, but it is understood that he will not be replaced in the squad at this stage.

No Replacements Planned

As it stands, the FA does not plan to call up any replacements for the withdrawn players, with the squad set to proceed with the original 23-man selection. This means that England will have to make do without the services of Palmer, Watkins, and Foden for the upcoming matches against the Republic of Ireland and Finland.

The withdrawals are a setback for England, who will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing draw against Hungary in their previous Nations League match. The team will be hoping to regroup and refocus ahead of the upcoming matches, with a strong performance required to get their campaign back on track.

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