Soccer - England's Walker, Maguire ruled out of Belgium friendly


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - International Friendly - England v Brazil - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 23, 2024 England's Harry Maguire receives the captain's armband as Kyle Walker is substituted off Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra/File Photo

(Reuters) - England defenders Kyle Walker and Harry Maguire will miss Tuesday's friendly against Belgium after both players went off injured in their 1-0 loss to Brazil, England's Football Association (FA) said on Sunday.

Backup goalkeeper Sam Johnstone has also been ruled out of the match at Wembley, while under-21s keeper James Trafford and defender Rico Lewis were called up by manager Gareth Southgate as replacements.

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