Pickford to miss England's World Cup qualifiers with abdominal injury

17 Mar 2021 • 5:15 AM MYT
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Everton's Jordan Pickford is substituted after sustaining an injury during the match against Burnley at Goodison Park, Liverpool March 13, 2021. — Reuters pic

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LONDON, March 17 — England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford will play no part in their upcoming World Cup qualifiers this month after injuring an abdominal muscle, his club Everton said on Tuesday.

Pickford was substituted late in the first half of Saturday's 2-1 home loss to Burnley after he appeared to injure himself while attempting to make a save and the 27-year-old underwent a scan on Monday.

Pickford will also miss Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City.

England play San Marino on March 25 followed by Albania on March 28 and Poland three days later. — Reuters