-
Marcus Rashford withdraws from England squad through injury.
Due to an injury, Marcus Rashford has withdrawn from England’s team for the March international break.
Since the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in November and December, the Man Utd star has been in sensational form, scoring 19 goals.
Nevertheless, due to an injury sustained during Man Utd’s FA Cup quarterfinal victory against Fulham on Sunday, the Three Lions will be missing their best player for their matches against Italy and Ukraine on March 23 and 27.
A club statement on the injury read: “Marcus Rashford has been forced to withdraw from the England squad.
RELATED:
- Gareth Southgate reveals Raheem Sterling exclusion from England squad
- Gareth Southgate changes England staff ahead of squad announcement
- England squad: Gareth Southgate names his first squad of 2023
“The Manchester United forward sustained a knock during the 3-1 victory over Fulham in the Emirates FA Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford on Sunday.
“Our no.10 required treatment after being hurt in the build-up to Aleksandar Mitrovic’s opener for the visitors and was later withdrawn in the 83rd minute, with Fred taking his place.”
With his departure from Gareth Southgate’s team, Rashford has joined Nick Pope and Mason Mount. While Fraser Forster has been called up to replace Pope, the England boss has no plans to bring in further players to replace Rashford or Mount.
Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane, James Maddison, Bukayo Saka, and Ivan Toney are Southgate’s attacking possibilities for the forthcoming games.