Ollie Watkins withdraws from England over injury fears

FootballSports
7 Jun 2025 • 3:21 AM MYT
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  • Ollie Watkins has withdrawn from the England squad due to a minor injury, ruling him out of the upcoming matches against Andorra and Senegal.
  • Watkins was part of England’s training camp in Spain but will not participate in the June double-header.
  • England is preparing for a World Cup qualifier against Andorra in Barcelona and a friendly against Senegal at the City Ground.
  • Thomas Tuchel has cautioned that patience will be needed to break down Andorra's defence in the World Cup qualifier.
  • Tuchel noted the difficulty of international breaks and the need to respect opponents, while also expressing a desire for England to entertain while winning.

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