Why is Raheem Sterling not playing for England against Spain in the Uefa Nations League?

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Why is Raheem Sterling not playing for England against Spain in the Uefa Nations League?

ENGLAND will be without Raheem Sterling for the upcoming matches against Spain and Switzerland.

The Manchester City star was the only absentee when the Three Lions trained together on Tuesday for the first time since the World Cup.

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Sterling has pulled out of England’s squad because of a lower back problem.

He was not fit enough to join the other 22 players – despite making an encouraging start in the Premier League this season.

He completed 90 minutes in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Newcastle after he scored the opener.

City boss Pep Guardiola will be hoping that the 23-year-old is fit enough to face Fulham on September 15.

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The 23-year-old would almost certainly have started Saturday’s Nations League clash with Spain at Wembley.

Fulham No1 Marcus Bettinelli has been called up to the England squad by boss Southgate.

Who is in England’s squad?

Goalkeepers: Jack Butland (Stoke), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Alex McCarthy (Southampton)

Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Fabian Delph (Manchester City), Joe Gomez (Liverpool), Harry Maguire (Leicester City) Danny Rose (Tottenham Hotspur), Luke Shaw (Manchester United), John Stones (Manchester City), James Tarkowski (Burnley), Kieran Trippier (Tottenham Hotspur), Kyle Walker (Manchester City)

Gareth Southgate is training his side at St. George’s ParkGetty - Contributor

Midfielders: Dele Alli (Tottenham Hotspur), Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Adam Lallana (Liverpool), Jesse Lingard (Manchester United), Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Chelsea)

Forwards: Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Danny Welbeck (Arsenal)

When is England vs Spain?

The game will be held on Saturday, September 8.

Kick-off will be at 7.45pm.

The match will be held at Wembley Stadium, London.

 

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