Dan Burn has joined the England squad ahead of the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain. He replaces Marc Guehi, who withdrew from the team due to an injury.
Squad Changes and Upcoming Fixtures
Guehi sustained an undisclosed problem and had to be substituted at half-time during Manchester City’s match against Nottingham Forest on Saturday evening. The coaching staff decided not to risk him for the two upcoming Group A3 encounters.
England is scheduled to play Croatia at Wembley Stadium on Thursday before traveling to Madrid to face the world champions on Sunday.
Return for Burn
Burn earned a recall to the national team for the first time since the World Cup. He had missed selection for the extended international break that spanned through September and October.
The 34-year-old defender has faced challenges regarding his form and fitness at Newcastle, a club that has secured only one victory in their previous six matches across all competitions.
An official statement released by the FA confirmed that Burn joined up with manager Thomas Tuchel’s squad at Tottenham Hotspur’s training ground on Monday. The announcement noted that the Newcastle United player holds eleven caps, while Guehi remained with his club for treatment.
