Maguire out of England squad due to injury, two U-21 players promoted.

Unfortunately, Manchester United's Harry Maguire will not be able to play in the upcoming match against Belgium. In fact, Maguire is one of three players from England's team who have been forced to withdraw due to injuries. As a result, two promising Under-21 players have been called up to the senior squad.

During England's game against Brazil on Saturday, Maguire was taken off the field in the middle of the second half and was sent for a scan the next day. It has now been confirmed that he will not be able to participate in the friendly against Belgium and has returned to his club, Manchester United, for early treatment.

Fortunately, the injury is not believed to be too serious, but it does put Maguire's availability for United's upcoming Premier League match against Brentford in doubt. This will be a huge blow for manager Erik ten Hag, as Maguire has just recently returned to full fitness. He had previously missed several games due to a groin injury and was also unable to play against Manchester City and Everton in the Premier League.

Maguire's return to the squad was a much-welcomed one, as his experience and leadership on the field are invaluable. However, he was only able to play for 49 minutes in the FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool and 67 minutes against Brazil before being substituted.

Meanwhile, the England squad has been hit with more injuries and withdrawals. Arsenal's Bukayo Saka had to return to his club for rehabilitation on a preexisting injury, while captain Harry Kane also had to withdraw due to an ankle injury sustained while playing for Bayern Munich. Now, Kyle Walker and Sam Johnstone have also joined Maguire in withdrawing from the squad.

To fill in the gaps, two talented Under-21 players have been called up to the senior squad: Manchester City's Rico Lewis and Burnley's James Trafford. This will be Trafford's first senior call-up, while Lewis has previously made his debut for the Three Lions against Macedonia in November last year.

With these changes in the squad, it is likely that Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite will make his debut for England against Belgium. Manager Gareth Southgate is expected to heavily rotate the team from the one that lost to Brazil, giving these young players a chance to prove themselves on the international stage.

It's been a tough international break for the England squad, but they are determined to make the best of the situation and continue to perform at their best. As fans, we can only hope for a speedy recovery for all the injured players and cheer on the team as they face Belgium. And as always, we will continue to bring you the latest news, exclusives, and analysis on all things Manchester United.

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