Overview
- Jamie Gittens was given the green light to remain with England’s Under-21s after hobbling off in Friday’s 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland, according to Goal’s report.
- He exited just after the hour mark after trying to evade a challenge from James McManus and was replaced by Fulham’s Joshua King before heading down the tunnel.
- England U21s travel to Slovakia for a Euro qualifier on Tuesday, with no formal indication that Gittens will be ruled out following his clearance.
- Chelsea had initially faced fresh uncertainty ahead of a busy stretch that includes Burnley before home games against Barcelona and Arsenal.
- The £48–48.5m summer signing from Borussia Dortmund has 14 appearances this season with one goal and three assists, while fellow Chelsea youngsters Josh Acheampong and Tyrique George came through the Ireland game unscathed, with George scoring late.