Marli Salmon withdraws from England U18 squad due to injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 9:31 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Arsenal defender Marli Salmon has withdrawn from the England U18s squad for friendlies against Colombia and Egypt due to injury. This announcement follows the news that Declan Rice has also been excluded from the senior England team for UEFA Nations League matches. Salmon has seen limited action this season, playing just 90 minutes for Arsenal, but turned heads during preseason and featured prominently in a recent Carabao Cup victory. His absence leaves the England U18s without a key player as they prepare for the upcoming fixtures.
- •Marli Salmon withdraws due to an undisclosed injury.
- •Salmon has played only 90 minutes for Arsenal this season.
- •Declan Rice has also pulled out of the senior England squad.
- •England U18s will face Colombia and Egypt in friendlies.
- 9:31 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal star withdraws from England duty, following in Declan Rice's footsteps
"Arsenal defender Marli Salmon has been forced to withdraw from the England U18s squad for upcoming friendlies against Colombia and Egypt due to injury
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