Overview
- The 22-year-old winger was taken off in the 39th minute of England U21s' 4-2 win over Kazakhstan after he was kicked on the ankle and was later pictured on crutches.
- England coach Lee Carsley sent Gittens back to Chelsea’s Cobham training base for tests and the FA confirmed his official withdrawal from the squad.
- The FA named Divine Mukasa as a replacement and also confirmed Norwich pair Kellen Fisher and Ben Chrisene had withdrawn because of injuries.
- Chelsea medical staff have taken over assessment and have given no firm prognosis or return date while they scan the ankle.
- Gittens has had limited first-team minutes this season and Chelsea rejected summer interest from Roma, so the scan results will influence his immediate chances for club selection and squad planning.