FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Arsenal youngster Emile Smith-Rowe trains ahead of game against Albania, Check pictures. Emile Smith Rowe trained with his England team-mates for the first time following his first senior call-up as Gareth Southgate’s men started their preparation for their two World Cup qualifiers.
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— England (@England) November 9, 2021
Wins against Albania at Wembley on Friday and away at San Marino next Monday will guarantee the Three Lions a place in Qatar next year, with Poland three points behind them in their qualifying group.
Ahead of the two matches, the squad trained at St George’s Park on Tuesday morning and Arsenal star Smith Rowe who was called-up after Marcus Rashford and James Ward Prowse withdrew took part in the training session.
Arsenal forward Emile Smith Rowe had received his first call up to the England senior squad while Mason Mount, Marcus Rashford, Luke Shaw, James Ward-Prowse have not reported for duty, the country’s Football Association (FA) said on Monday.
Forward Rashford has opted to remain with Manchester United to focus on regaining full fitness while Southampton midfielder Ward-Prowse will miss the team’s World Cup qualifiers against Albania and San Marino due to illness.
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Arsenal youngster Emile Smith-Rowe trains ahead of game against Albania, Check pictures
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Chelsea midfielder Mount will be monitored after his arrival at St George’s Park was delayed because of recent dental surgery while United left back Shaw is following concussion protocol following a head injury in the 2-0 loss to Manchester City.
The FA said that Smith-Rowe, who has scored four goals in 11 Premier League appearances for Arsenal this season and was part of their Under-21 side, had reported to the senior team’s camp.
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— England (@England) November 9, 2021
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Arsenal youngster Emile Smith-Rowe trains ahead of game against Albania, Check pictures
England sit top of Group I with 20 points from eight games, three points ahead of Poland.
They host Albania on Nov. 12 and play San Marino away three days later.
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