Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka and Chelsea forward Cole Palmer are among eight players that have withdrawn from the England ahead of of UEFA Nations League fixtures against Greece and the Republic of Ireland, Afrosport reports.
Saka was taken off in discomfort in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Sunday while Palmer’s fitness was in question before the game.
Otber players that have pulled out of the England squad include Levi Colwill, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Aaron Ramsdale and Declan Rice.
Meanwhile players that have been called up as replacements include Morgan Rogers, Jarrod Bowen, Jarrad Branthwaite, Tino Livramento, and James Trafford.
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The Three Lions sit in second place in Group 2 League B, three points behind the Greeks and six ahead of the Irish.
These fixtures will be the last for interim manager Lee Carsley before former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel takes over in January.
