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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Nizaar Kinsella

James Maddison expected to miss England’s World Cup opener against Iran after sitting out training again

James Maddison’s hopes of being fit for England’s World Cup opener against Iran are fading after the midfielder sat out training again on Sunday.

Maddison is still struggling with a slight knee issue and did not train with the rest of the squad ahead of the Iran clash.

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