Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice will play no part in England’s friendly against Japan on Tuesday (Getty)Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice have left England’s squad and have returned to Arsenal for ‘medical assessment’. England have now confirmed that Rice, Saka and Madueke will play no part in England’s next friendly against Japan at Wembley on Tuesday evening. Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton and Manchester City’s John Stones also picked up injuries in the draw with Uruguay and have left England’s squad. ‘John Stones is returning to Manchester City for assessment after picking up an issue in training prior to Friday night’s 1-1 draw with Uruguay. ‘Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka will also return to Arsenal for medical assessment, having arrived on Friday along with nine other players.

Source: Metro March 29, 2026 00:58 UTC