NATIONS - Rashford, Trent recalled to England Squad, Sancho dropped
Marcus Rashford and Trent Alexander-Arnold were recalled to the squad on Thursday, replacing Jadon Sancho for England's crucial World Cup qualifiers.
Gareth Southgate's team will host Albania on November 12 before traveling to San Marino three days later in the hopes of securing a spot in next year's World Cup in Qatar.
Sancho, who joined Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund in the summer, will miss two games after paying the price for his poor play since arriving at Old Trafford.
Sancho has lost his England spot to Manchester United teammate Marcus Rashford, who is available to Southgate for the first time since the Euro final following shoulder surgery.
Rashford has already scored three goals in five matches since his return to United in October.
Southgate recalled Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, and Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips.
"Reece and Trent are at a really good level. Kieran is a player we have a lot of respect for and I'm sure he will be back with us in the future," Southgate said.
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