The Liverpool full-back was the subject of much media speculation ahead of Gareth Southgate’s decision to cut his preliminary squad to a selection of 26 earlier this week.
Alexander-Arnold was picked, however, along with three other players capable of playing right-back in Kyle Walker, Reece James and Kieran Trippier.
England 1-0 Austria: Saka strikes but Alexander-Arnold injury clouds Three Lions’ win
However, as fate would have it, the 22-year-old will miss out after all, having gone off injured late on in the 1-0 win over Austria after clearing the ball.
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Southgate said after the friendly at Middlesbrough – which England won 1-0 – that it “was not a good sign” to see Alexander-Arnold need assistance to walk around the sidelines, and further assessments on Thursday revealed a grade two quad tear.
Alexander-Arnold faces around six weeks out, meaning he will be unable to take part in the Euros – which for England start on June 13 against Croatia – and will instead withdraw from the squad.
Southgate will not confirm a replacement until after Sunday’s friendly against Romania.
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