England Faces Injury Crisis Ahead of Belgium Friendly

Key players Walker and Maguire return to clubs after injuries, deepening England's squad challenges.

Kyle Walker and Harry Maguire have withdrawn from the England squad due to injuries sustained over the weekend.
Walker, captaining England in Kane's absence, suffered a hamstring injury during the Brazil match; Maguire also returned for scans.
England manager Gareth Southgate describes the situation as the worst injury crisis of his tenure, with the squad's depth significantly reduced.
Several other players, including Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka, are also absent due to injuries, affecting England's preparations for the upcoming Belgium friendly.
The injury list forces Southgate to consider new deputy captains and defensive options for the remaining friendlies before the summer.