Lewis Miley withdraws from England U21 squad due to injury concern

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Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Lewis Miley withdraws from England U21 squad due to injury concern
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Newcastle midfielder Lewis Miley has pulled out of the England Under-21 squad after experiencing a fitness issue. The 20-year-old has returned to Newcastle for further assessment and will miss the upcoming European Under-21 Championship qualifiers against Slovakia and the Republic of Ireland. Miley was on the bench during England’s recent 4-2 victory over Kazakhstan but is now sidelined with injury. Additionally, Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham has also withdrawn from the squad, leading to the call-up of Everton's Harrison Armstrong and Liverpool's Trey Nyoni as replacements.

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  • •Lewis Miley has withdrawn from the England U21 squad for injury assessment
  • •He will miss qualifiers against Slovakia and Republic of Ireland
  • •Miley was an unused substitute in a recent win over Kazakhstan
  • •Jobe Bellingham also withdraws, prompting new call-ups
  • •Harrison Armstrong and Trey Nyoni have been brought in as replacements
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Newcastle midfielder Lewis Miley has withdrawn from the England Under-21 squad after suffering an injury worry.The 20-year-old has returned to Newcastle for further assessment and will miss the Young ...

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