The newest member of England's squad
Another opportunity passes Rashford by.
The Southgate offers the prospect of recall to the injured forward
WHAT CAME TO PASS? The England manager has selected his 28-man squad for the upcoming Nations League matches against Germany and Italy. Rashford, a striker for Manchester United, was once again not included on the list, but the manager of the Three Lions gave the 24-year-old player hope that he could still be selected for England's World Cup team in November.
WHAT THEY SAID: "It is only eight weeks till we will be naming our team for Qatar so every minute matters," he told reporters. "It is only eight weeks until we will be naming our squad for Qatar." "He [Rashford] is a player who we are familiar with, and as such, if he can perform at a high level in the next weeks, he will of course be taken into consideration,"
RASHFORD, IN THE BIGGER PICTURE: Through the first six matches of the season, Rashford has shown some promising displays for the Red Devils. He has scored three times and contributed two assists. The forward is currently sidelined with a minor muscle injury, but Southgate's comments will offer hope that he could force his way back into the international reckoning if he can maintain his early-season form. Currently, the forward is sidelined with an injury, but Southgate's comments will offer hope.
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]DID YOU KNOW? The most recent England squad includes 28 players, 27 of whom have experience playing in the Premier League, 20 of whom have played in the Championship, 8 of whom have played in League One, and 4 of whom have played in League Two.
WHAT NEXT FOR ENGLAND? The next match for England in the Nations League will take place on September 23 at San Siro against Italy.
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