Rose and McCarthy withdraw from England squad

England will be without Danny Rose and Alex McCarthy when it faces Croatia and Spain in the Nations League.

Published : Oct 11, 2018 18:17 IST

Tottenham Hotspur defender Danny Rose has been struggling with a groin complaint.
Tottenham Hotspur defender Danny Rose has been struggling with a groin complaint.
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Tottenham Hotspur defender Danny Rose has been struggling with a groin complaint.

Danny Rose and Alex McCarthy have pulled out of England's squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League clashes against Croatia and Spain with minor injuries. The duo sat out training on Tuesday and Wednesday and England confirmed both players will return to their clubs.

Rose has been struggling with a groin complaint, while no reason has been given for McCarthy's withdrawal, although the issue is not thought to be serious.

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Leicester City full-back Ben Chilwell may now get the chance to stake a claim for a place, with Manchester United's Luke Shaw having withdrawn from the squad last week.

England visits Croatia on Friday, before travelling to Spain – who defeated the Three Lions at Wembley last month – on Monday.

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