England’s final matches before Southgate unveils his Euro selection in May are against Brazil at Wembley on Saturday and Belgium at the same stadium on Tuesday.
Bukayo Saka, an Arsenal forward, has withdrawn from the England team for their upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.
Saka has made a name for himself in Gareth Southgate’s England squad, but an injury that is not yet known will prevent him from playing in the Euro 2024 warm-up matches.
England’s final matches before Southgate unveils his Euro selection in May are against Brazil at Wembley on Saturday and Belgium at the same stadium on Tuesday.
Saka’s withdrawal comes as Arsenal prepares for a dramatic end to the season.
The Gunners sit top of the Premier League and face a Champions League quarterfinal clash with Bayern Munich.
Bukayo Saka has left the #ThreeLions camp and returned to his club for continued rehabilitation on an injury he reported to St. George's Park with.
— England (@England) March 21, 2024
Speedy recovery, @BukayoSaka87! 👊
“Bukayo Saka has left the England camp and returned to his club for continued rehabilitation,” a Football Association statement said on Thursday.
“The Arsenal forward reported to St George’s Park with an injury and has been unable to participate in training.
“No further replacements are planned as a 25-man England squad continue their preparation for the forthcoming internationals with Brazil and Belgium.”
Prior to leaving the squad, Saka had been working indoors on an individual programme along with Harry Kane, Cole Palmer and Jordan Henderson.
