Overview
- Newcastle manager Eddie Howe confirmed Pope was withdrawn after sustaining a concussion against Brentford, triggering a roughly 12‑day absence under protocols.
- Aaron Ramsdale came on for Pope during the match and is on standby for England’s camp.
- Howe said Gordon has a minor hip issue that rules him out of the upcoming internationals.
- Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi has a heavy bone bruise and, according to Oliver Glasner, looks set to miss England duty with a possible 10–14 day recovery to training.
- England, already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, host Serbia at Wembley on Thursday before facing Albania in Tirana next Sunday, with replacement call-ups expected.