Three top England players, Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Ollie Watkins have left the Three Lions’ squad to their respective clubs.
The trio will not feature in England’s upcoming Nations League fixtures.
Lee Carsley’s side will get their Nations League campaign underway against the Republic of Ireland at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
They will host Finland at Wembley three days later after the Ireland game.
“Cole Palmer, Ollie Watkins and Phil Foden will play no part in England’s forthcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures,” FA statement read on Tuesday night.
“The Three Lions squad reported to St George’s Park on Tuesday but, following assessment, both Palmer and Watkins returned to their clubs to continue rehabilitation for ongoing issues.
“Foden did not report through illness and is ruled out of the matches against Republic of Ireland and Finland.”
