Manchester United striker, Mason Greenwood, has been forced to withdraw from the England Under-21 squad due to injury following the Red Devils’ 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday.
Man United made this known in a statement on their official website on Monday.
The statement read: “Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood has been forced to withdraw from the England Under-21 squad.
“The 18-year-old, who made his debut at that level against Turkey last month, had been selected for the upcoming games against Slovenia and Austria.
“He came on as a second-half substitute in the Reds’ 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United on Sunday but has pulled out of coach Aidy Boothroyd’s group due to a back problem.
“Mason Greenwood scored his first senior United goal in the win over Astana.
“The teenager scored his first senior goals in the recent matches at Old Trafford against Astana, in the Europa League, and Rochdale, in the Carabao Cup.
“He will remain at the Aon Training Complex in advance of the Reds’ next outing, against Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday 20 October.”
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