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George Bennett

Ex-Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips' World Cup hopes in balance after England squad withdrawal

Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips has withdrawn from England's squad due to a shoulder injury. Phillips was named in Gareth Southgate's latest squad ahead of their Nations League games with Italy and Germany respectively despite not making a single start for City this season.

Phillips featured as a late substitute in City's 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday but was absent from their squad for Saturday's 3-0 victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

City are reportedly deciding whether to send Phillips for shoulder surgery, which could put his World Cup place at risk. The injury occurred in training on Thursday and he now faces a race against time to be fully fit for England's opening game against Iran on November 21.

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