Bukayo Saka, Curtis Jones to not travel with England for Finland clash

Bukayo Saka and Curtis Jones will not travel with England for their Nations League clash against Finland on Sunday.

Arsenal winger Saka, 23, was forced off during England’s 2-1 Nations League defeat to Greece on Thursday.

He was replaced by Noni Madueke after 51 minutes and limped off the field at Wembley, having sustained the issue moments after Greece had taken the lead.

Interim head coach Lee Carsley said at full time Saka was set to be assessed after “feeling something” in his leg.

England have now confirmed that Saka “has returned to Arsenal for further assessment”.

It has also been confirmed that Liverpool midfielder Jones will not be part of the travelling party to Finland due to “a personal commitment”. The 23-year-old had been called up by Carsley, alongside Newcastle United’s Tino Livramento, following the withdrawals of Kobbie Mainoo, Morgan Gibbs-White and Ezri Konsa.

Saka, meanwhile, has featured 10 times in all competitions for Arsenal this season, providing three goals and seven assists.

Jones has made six appearances across all competitions for Liverpool in this campaign.

Carsley is due to speak at a press conference later today. England go into the game against Finland three points behind leaders Greece in League B Group 2.

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