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Michael Mutch

Crystal Palace defender set to miss out on England's crucial UEFA Nations League clash in Italy

Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi will not be included in the England squad for tonight’s Nations League clash against Italy, according to reports.

The 22-year-old made his Three Lions debut back in March against Switzerland at Wembley and has three caps in total.

But the Daily Mail reports that the Eagles centre-back has been left out of Gareth Southgate’s 23-man squad to face Italy in Milan on Friday night.

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Brentford’s Ivan Toney earned his first England call-up last week but the report adds that the striker will not make his debut in Milan. Chelsea full-back Ben Chilwell and Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson also reportedly miss out, whereas Manchester City’s John Stones is unavailable following his red card against Hungary in June.

England picked up just two points from their four UEFA Nations League games in June, drawing against Germany and Italy between the Hungary defeats. A defeat against the Italians on Friday night will see Gareth Southgate’s men relegated from League A.

England will conclude the international break with their final Nations League fixture against Germany at Wembley on Monday night. It will be the Three Lions' last game before this year’s World Cup in Qatar kicks off in November, with England drawn in Group B alongside Iran, USA and Wales.

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