Marcus Rashford’s fitness blow has come at the worst possible time

Gareth Southgate is because of title his England squad for the ultimate matches earlier than the World Cup on Thursday afternoon.

England face Italy and Germany within the Nations League and Rashford has not performed for his nation since lacking a penalty within the Euro 2020.

He rightly misplaced his place over type and health, however the way in which he has began this season gave him an opportunity of forcing his approach again in.