Bukayo Saka out of England duty after FA assessment

The Arsenal attacker was called up to Gareth Southgate’s squad on Thursday, despite concerns over his fitness
Bukayo Saka out of England duty after FA assessment

Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka has withdrawn from the England squad (Bradley Collyer/PA).

Bukayo Saka will miss England’s upcoming internationals with Australia and Italy, the Football Association has confirmed.

The Arsenal attacker was called up to Gareth Southgate’s squad on Thursday, despite concerns over his fitness after being substituted in recent matches at Bournemouth and Lens.

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