JACK GAUGHAN: The central midfielder suffered the problem during a win over Rayo Vallecano almost a fortnight ago and Real had earmarked the start of next month as a realistic return date.
The Three Lions were caught up in a flare-up as they prepared to fly out of Brisbane. More trouble awaited them when they landed in Adelaide for the third Ashes Test.
England have already secured the benefit of being confirmed in pot one in the draw, alongside most of the favourites and the tournament co-hosts Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood wants to extend opening hours if the Three Lions - or any home nation - reach the quarters, semis or final. Landlords and industry leaders said it will boost the ailing…
The unknown player, who represented the Three Lions in the 2010s, was stopped by Border Force guards while trying to board a flight at Stansted Airport on Sunday.
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