England vs United States: Kieran Trippier withdraws from Three Lions squad injured

The 28-year-old joins Arsenal's Danny Welbeck in withdrawing from Gareth Southgate's initial 28-man squad

Tottenham right-back Kieran Trippier has withdrawn from the England squad for the matches with the United States and Croatia with a groin injury.

The Football Association announced Trippier's withdrawal on Tuesday, following assessment of the injury at St George's Park.

The 28-year-old joins Arsenal's Danny Welbeck in withdrawing from Gareth Southgate's initial 28-man squad.

Trippier has made nine competitive appearances in his 16 caps, scoring his only goal in the World Cup semi-final loss to Croatia.

Trippier has withdrawn from the squad (Action Images via Reuters) (Reuters)

He was injured in Spurs' Premier League win at Crystal Palace on Saturday.

"He'll return to his club to continue rehabilitation," the FA said in a short statement.