Conor Coady and Marcus Rashford out of England internationals against Belgium and Iceland
Duo to miss Nations League games having also sat out the friendly win over Ireland
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.The FA have confirmed that Wolves defender Conor Coady and Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford will leave the England international camp and miss the UEFA Nations League games against Belgium and Iceland.
Neither were involved in Thursday night’s 3-0 friendly win over Republic of Ireland, with Gareth Southgate rotating his side somewhat and handing second-half debuts to Dean Henderson and Jude Bellingham.
Following the match, the England camp revealed that Coady, who scored for the Three Lions against Wales last month, has needed to head into quarantine, while Rashford is still recovering from injury.
A statement read:
"Conor Coady and Marcus Rashford will miss England’s remaining November internationals.
READ MORE: Five things we learned from England’s friendly win
"Coady has been forced to self-isolate having discovered he had inadvertently come into contact with somebody prior to camp who has tested positive for COVID-19 via an NHS Test and Trace alert.
"The Wolverhampton Wanderers defender had returned two negative tests as part of The FA and UEFA’s protocol but, in line with UK Government guidelines, has to adhere to a period of self-isolation.
“Meanwhile, Rashford’s arrival into camp had initially been delayed to allow for further assessment on an injury sustained last weekend but the Manchester United forward will now not meet up.”
Southgate has already lost Joe Gomez from his original squad with a long-term injury, with the Liverpool centre-back undergoing knee surgery on Thursday.
England face Belgium on Sunday and Iceland three days later as they wrap up their Nations League campaign. Southgate’s side currently sit in third place in the group.
This weekend get a £10 free bet with Betfair, when you bet £10 on a Same Game Multi on the Premier League. Terms: Min £10 Same Game Multi bet on any EPL match this Fri - Sun. Free bet valid for 72 hours, awarded at bet settlement. Excludes cashed out bets. T&Cs apply.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments