Maddison Withdraws from England Squad Due to Injury; Spurs Face Long Lay-off and Player Shortage

Tottenham Hotspur has confirmed that James Maddison has been withdrawn from the England squad due to an ankle injury. The injury, feared to be more severe than initially expected, could result in a long lay-off. This, along with the absence of five other first-team players, is a setback for both Spurs and the England squad.