Ezri Konsa and Alex Scott have withdrawn from the England squad due to injuries ahead of their Nations League clash against the Czech Republic. Both players had participated in England's impressive 7-0 victory over Croatia but will not take part as the international break nears its conclusion.

England confirmed that the duo has returned to their clubs for further assessment, with no replacements being called up to fill their spots.

This double injury blow adds to a growing list of setbacks for England, which began with the withdrawal of five players on the first day of the international break. The high-profile absentees included Declan Rice and Cole Palmer, while Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo, and Tino Livramento also left the camp. In response, Morgan Gibbs-White and James Garner were summoned to join the squad.

Further compounding England's woes, Nico O’Reilly of Manchester City also exited the squad, with Rico Lewis stepping in as his replacement.

Konsa's exit is particularly concerning for Arsenal, who are already dealing with hamstring injuries to Christos Tzolis and Kai Havertz, in addition to Rice's issue. The absence of the English centre-back may strain the Gunners' defensive options, especially with William Saliba still recovering from a back injury sustained during the World Cup.

Scott, who made his first senior start in the match against Croatia, now faces a potential two-month layoff due to a quad injury. His performance had drawn praise from coach Tuchel, who hinted at his ability to challenge Rice for a starting position.

England's final international match of the break is set for Tuesday, 6 October, at Wembley, where they will face the Czech Republic.