Noni Madueke can't avoid harsh England truth after injury scare as Marcus Rashford makes pointEngland wingers Noni Madueke, who was forced off following a heavy blow to the face, and Marcus Rashford are both competing for their World Cup places and both endured contrasting nights at Wembley against UruguayView 2 Images Noni Madueke was unable to continue for England after the Arsenal man picked up an issue during the first halfNoni Madueke intimated on Thursday that his battle with Bukayo Saka for both club and country is not personal. ‌"It's competition," said Madueke, whose early-season momentum was halted by an innocuous knee injury in September. ‌On the other flank, Marcus Rashford grabbed the bull by the horns and was one of only few positive for the Three Lions. ‌View 2 Images Marcus Rashford impressed for EnglandAs things just appear to be clicking for Rashford, it's hard not to feel sympathy for Madueke, who has shown flickers of promise throughout the season. Madueke left the field holding his jaw but also tapped his left knee and he's now set to be assessed.

Source: Express March 27, 2026 22:22 UTC