The absence of Roberts, who was in fine form for Celtic last term, will be a significant blow for Boothroyd Ian MacNicol/Getty ImagesRuben Loftus-Cheek, Patrick Roberts and Izzy Brown have withdrawn through injury from the England Under-21 squad for the imminent European Championship in Poland. The trio reported to St George’s Park to be checked by the FA’s medical staff before being sent back to their clubs. England Under-21 schedule Sweden v England, Kielce, June 16Slovakia v England, Kielce, June 19England v Poland, Kielce, June 22Chelsea’s Loftus-Cheek has been struggling with a back injury, while Roberts, who is back at Manchester City having spent last season on loan at Celtic, has strained his hamstring. England will also be without Brown, who spent last season on loan at Huddersfield Town from Chelsea. Marcus Rashford, the Manchester United striker, had already been made unavailable due to his involvement with the senior squad so the news of the trio’s absence will come as a significant blow.

Source: The Times June 05, 2017 11:03 UTC