Harry Maguire and Kyle Walker head up latest England squad withdrawals | OneFootball

England have confirmed three withdrawals from their squad ahead of next week’s friendly with Belgium.

Harry Maguire, Kyle Walker and Sam Johnstone all left Gareth Southgate’s side on Sunday with varying injury issues.

The Three Lions have called up Walker’s Manchester City teammate Rico Lewis and Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford as replacements.

“James Trafford and Rico Lewis have moved across from the MU21s to join the England senior men’s squad,” confirmed an England statement.

“The pair report to Tottenham Hotspur’s training ground following the withdrawal of Harry Maguire, Kyle Walker and Sam Johnstone through injury.

“It is Burnley goalkeeper Trafford’s first senior call up having previously represented his nation from MU17 through to MU21 level, including being a part of last summer’s U21 European Championship-winning squad.

“Manchester City’s Lewis has one senior cap having made his debut for Gareth Southgate’s side in North Macedonia in November 2023.

“Maguire, Walker and Johnstone have returned to their respective clubs for assessment having sustained injuries in recent days.”

Southgate’s side will be aiming to bounce back against the Red Devils after suffering defeat to Brazil on Saturday.