Bukayo Saka: Arsenal forward pulls out of England squad with injury
Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka has withdrawn from the England squad due to injury.
Saka has been in fine form for Arsenal this season as they sit top of the Premier League and prepare for a Champions League quarter-final clash with Bayern Munich.
But the 22-year-old will miss friendlies against Brazil on Saturday and Belgium on Tuesday - the last two England games before Gareth Southgate announces his squad for Euro 2024 in May.
Saka has withdrawn as a precaution due to a minor muscle issue and will be assessed back at Arsenal in the coming days.
"Bukayo Saka has left the England camp and returned to his club for continued rehabilitation," the Football Association said in a statement on Thursday.
"The Arsenal forward reported to St George's Park with an injury and has been unable to participate in training.
"No further replacements are planned as a 25-man England squad continue their preparation for the forthcoming internationals with Brazil and Belgium."
Saka had worked indoors on an individual programme at St George's Park on Wednesday, along with captain Harry Kane, Cole Palmer and Jordan Henderson.
Arsenal return to action after the international break with a top-of-the-table clash against Manchester City at the Etihad on March 31, live on Sky Sports.
Sky Sports' Peter Smith:
England's marquee Wembley friendlies against Brazil and Belgium this month were intended to be an opportunity for Gareth Southgate to give his Euro 2024 plans a stern examination ahead of this summer's tournament. But Bukayo Saka's withdrawal is just the latest blow to those plans.
With Harry Kane, Cole Palmer and Jordan Henderson forced to train indoors on Wednesday due to their own fitness issues and Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luke Shaw, Kieran Trippier,
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