Bukayo Saka has withdrawn from the England squad for friendlies against Brazil and Belgium because of injury.
The twenty two year old Arsenal winger has not been able to take part in training since reporting for international duty.
He has since returned to Arsenal for continued rehabilitation ahead of top of the table clash with title rivals Manchester City on 31 March
England face Brazil at Wembley on Saturday before hosting Belgium at the national stadium on 26 March.
Saka has been in fine form for his club this season, with Arsenal top of the Premier League with 10 games to go and facing a two-legged Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich.
He has scored 16 goals for the Gunners this season – including 13 in the Premier League.
Saka has established himself as an important member of Southgate’s squad since making his debut as a 19-year-old in 2020.
In September 2023, Saka was named England men’s player of the year for the second season running.
He has 11 goals in 32 appearances for his country, including a hat-trick in a Euro 2024 qualifier against North Macedonia in June 2023.
Injury Forces Saka Out Of England Friendlies Against Brazil And Belgium
