Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham ruled out of England qualifiers

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham and Chelsea defender Levi Col will not represent England in Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia, the Football Association (FA) announced on Tuesday.

Bellingham missed Madrid’s 5-1 win over Valencia on Saturday due to “anterior instability of the left shoulder, a consequence of its recent dislocation”, and coach Carlo Ancelotti said after the match that he would not be not fit to play for his country in the international match. to break.

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The 20-year-old has been in exceptional form this season, scoring 13 goals in 13 appearances for Madrid before his injury, including two goals to beat Barcelona on debut. Clasico last month.

Colwill will also miss international duty with a shoulder injury, missing the opportunity to extend his only England cap against Australia in October.

On Monday, England coach Gareth Southgate issued the first call-ups to Cole Palmer from Chelsea, Rico Lewis from Manchester City and Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa.