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England will be without Jadon Sancho, Tammy Abraham and Ben Chilwell when they take on Wales at Wembley on Thursday.
Jadon Sancho, Tammy Abraham and Ben Chilwell to miss England’s friendly against Wales on Thursday, manager Gareth Southgate confirmed.
England trio missing after breaking rules
The Football Association (FA) launched an investigation after the trio allegedly broke coronavirus protocols by attending a party, which was allegedly held to celebrate Abraham’s 23rd birthday and took place on the Chelsea forward’s floor. in London on Saturday.
Coronavirus regulations in the UK currently prohibit gatherings of more than six people in social situations, but the British tabloid The Sun claimed that roughly 20 people were at the party.
The FA delayed the incorporation of Sancho, Abraham and Chilwell to the team while they were investigating the incident and it has now been confirmed that they will not participate against Wales.
Southgate added that they will also not compete for Sunday’s Nations League meeting with Belgium if they cannot join the team on Friday.
“I think the players have already accepted that they were wrong. They had broken the blocking guidelines that were there,” Southgate said Wednesday.
“I have to be careful to be on my moral horse about things that happen when we are not in camp with the team.
“We have a problem in terms of the Covid guidelines and we make sure that any player that comes in has the lowest possible risk to the group. We have to monitor the players, they are being tested today and tomorrow, we have to check for other symptoms.
“Obviously they miss the game with Wales. If they can’t be with us on Friday morning, they will miss the Belgium game.
“We just have to make sure we protect the whole group, that’s key. The incubation period timelines are really complex and we have to manage that as best we can.”
Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden were sent home during the previous international recess for violating coronavirus protocols in Iceland and Southgate has reminded players of their responsibilities.
“I don’t think we can attribute what happens when they are the responsibility of their clubs to England,” Southgate said.
“At the beginning of the week we had a good meeting with the players and we talked about the responsibility of being an England player and how the spotlight is different.
“When the [Sancho, Abraham and Chilwell] broke history, their clubs were not mentioned. Whether they have one international match or 50 international matches, it takes a lot of energy and time from the team. The players at camp are 100 percent focused on the game.
“If you go to a big tournament and it happens, then they can derail you. That didn’t happen in Russia and it allowed us to focus on our football.
“I have also talked about the connection of the fans and we have 10 with us who were in Russia. They have done a good job with their clubs and communities, but some of the young people have not done it and they need to prove themselves.
“They must remember that it is an honor to play for England. We have all made mistakes, I had nights out as a player, but we are living unique times with Covid. Politicians, businessmen have made mistakes on the field.”
“Fighting the virus, we have to work to unite. There is a lot of disharmony now, when before we saw people applauding the NHS and shopping for their neighbors. “
Source: m.allfootballapp.com
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