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Callum Wilson's England training absence explained after Iran World Cup cameo

Callum Wilson did not train with the main England group this morning after a late cameo against Iran. The Newcastle United striker joined the starting XI at an indoor session while the remaining 13 members of the squad taking part in today's session.

James Maddison is continuing his injury rehabilitation and is yet to train with the Three Lions, despite earning his call-up earlier this month. There had been some debate over whether the Newcastle-linked, Leicester City playmaker would make the squad, having been left out of Gareth Southgate's squads on previous occasions.

The Three Lions boss is believed to be managing Wilson's load after a return from a hamstring injury earlier this season. The Magpies front man needed just 14 minutes to make his impact on proceedings.

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