England have been dealt a triple damage blow earlier than their Nations League matches, with Kobbie Mainoo, Morgan Gibbs-White and Ezri Konsa pulling out of the squad.
Earlier on Monday, the Three Lions had been boosted by the affirmation that Harry Kane’s damage in opposition to Eintracht Frankfurt was not critical, and he would be capable to play a component within the October fixtures.
Nonetheless, the trio didn’t arrive with the remainder of the squad at St. George’s Park, and Lee Carsley will not be anticipated to name up any replacements.
Mainoo made his worldwide debut earlier this 12 months and has made 10 appearances for England, with a type of caps coming beneath Carsley in opposition to Eire, however a knee damage that pressured him off for Manchester United in opposition to Aston Villa will maintain him out.
Konsa was additionally pressured off within the second half of that match, having suffered a hamstring damage within the 0-0 draw.
Gibbs-White, who was handed his senior England debut by the supervisor final month, additionally sustained his challenge on Sunday, in a 1-1 draw with Chelsea. At under-21 stage, the midfielder made 15 appearances beneath Carsley, with solely six gamers that includes extra beneath him.
England host Greece at Wembley on Thursday earlier than travelling to Helsinki to face Finland on Sunday.
Kobbie Mainoo, @EzriKonsa and @Morgangibbs27 have withdrawn from the #ThreeLions squad following accidents sustained over the weekend.
Speedy restoration, lads!
— England (@England) October 7, 2024
