06/09/2023
Jarrad Branthwaite has been withdrawn from the England Under-21 squad for the upcoming European Championships qualifier to undergo what Everton describe as “planned treatment” in a minor groin problem.
The defender apparently picked up the injury on international duty over the summer and will remain at Finch Farm so that the club’s medical staff can address it before the Premier League programme resumes in 10 days’ time.
Everton say that Branthwaite, who has started the last two League games, is expected to be fit to face Arsenal at Goodison Park on Sunday 17 September.
England U21s are due to kick off their Euro2025 qualification campaign against Luxembourg this coming weekend.
© ToffeeWeb