James Maddison was the one absentee from England coaching on the eve of their World Cup opener in opposition to Iran.
- Maddison misses coaching for third day in a row
- Remainder of squad all labored collectively
- Main doubt for England’s opener in opposition to Iran
WHAT HAPPENED? Maddison has missed his third coaching session in a row, and the final session earlier than England’s first sport of this 12 months’s World Cup in opposition to Iran. 25 gamers took half within the exercise, with different harm doubts Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips each current.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Maddison performed his means into Southgate’s plans by scoring seven targets and offering 4 assists within the Premier League for Leicester this season. In his facet’s remaining sport earlier than the World Cup break he limped off, sparking fears he could possibly be significantly injured, however he has travelled to Qatar and is a part of the squad.
AND WHAT’S MORE: It seems like Maddison is not going to be match for England’s sport in opposition to Iran on Monday, that means he may be a part of Walker on the sidelines. The appropriate-back has not featured for Manchester Metropolis for the reason that begin of October with a groin harm, and he not too long ago admitted that he’s unlikely to be prepared for the conflict with Carlos Queiroz’s facet.
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WHAT NEXT FOR ENGLAND? The Three Lions kick off their World Cup marketing campaign in opposition to Iran on Monday earlier than they face the USMNT and Wales of their remaining two group video games.