Declan Rice, Marcus Rashford and Cole Palmer pull out of England squad for Nations League clashes

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice is one of five players who have dropped out of the England squad through injury.

The FA confirmed on Monday afternoon the names of five players who have withdrawn from Thomas Tuchel’s squad for the four Nations League matches over the next three weeks.

It was also revealed that two players had been given late call-ups as replacements for the injured quintet.

England are due to begin their six-game league phase of the Nations League when they host newly crowned world champions Spain at Wembley on Saturday.

Marcus Rashford was forced off in Manchester United’s draw against Fulham

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They have been replaced by Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White and Everton midfielder James Garner, both of whom missed the cut for the World Cup but have represented their country before.

Rice has struggled with niggling injuries over the past 12 months and will now be given rest at Arsenal over the coming weeks. The Gunners’ next game is on October 10 at home to Leeds United in the Premier League.

The England players who are joining up for the Nations League will arrive at England’s training base at St George’s Park on Tuesday.