Callum Hudson-Odoi spread injury fears with
absence in England Under 21 duty as he pushes to prove his fitness after a
shoulder issue in time for the showdown clash with Croatia
Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi picked up the injury during a
training session.
The 20-year-old started England Under 21s opening game against
Switzerland
England U21s likely to exit the tournament after losing their opening two games
Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi missed England Under-21s group stage defeat to
Portugal on Sunday due to a shoulder problem.
The Blues winger picked up the injury during training, but was not
sent back to his club and is set to return for England’s final European
Championship group game against Croatia on Wednesday.
The young Lions are likely to exit the tournament after losing
their opening game 1-0 to Switzerland, and their second 2-0 to Portugal.
Callum Hudson-Odoi missed England Under 21s defeat to Portugal on
Sunday due to injury
The 20-year-old Chelsea winger is expected to be fit for
Wednesday’s game against Croatia
If the young Lions and Portugal both win it would then come down
to a three-way head to head between England, Croatia and Switzerland for one
place. Such an occurrence is likely be settled by goal difference.
Hudson-Odoi started England’s first match but was unavailable for
the second after picking up the shoulder injury.
England boss Aidy Boothroyd emphasised the importance of the
20-year-old before their defeat to Portugal.
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‘We need Callum. We need all of them. We have 23 outstanding
players but only 11 places,’ Boothroyd said.
Chelsea star Mason Mount scored England’s second goal during the
2-0 win over Albania
‘Callum is a player who has done brilliantly for his club and us. He’s a key
player. It’s important that we share the load in this particular game.’
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel also has Reece James, Ben Chilwell
and Mason Mount away with the senior England team.
All three started in the 5-0 demolition of San Marino at Wembley,
while Mount also played in Sunday’s 2-0 win over Albania and scored England’s
second.
However, N’Golo Kante has returned to London after he sustained an
injury whilst on international duty.
The Blues midfielder felt discomfort in his hamstring during
France’s 1-1 draw with Ukraine on Wednesday.
Chelsea host relegation threatened West Brom in their first
fixture after the international break.
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