BREAKING: England star forced out of squad vs Latvia after suffering injury blow

England striker Ollie Watkins will miss the World Cup qualifier against Latvia, the Three Lions have confirmed. Watkins sustained a knock during the friendly victory over Wales during the week and Tuesday's game comes too soon for him.

"Ollie Watkins has been ruled out of tomorrow's @FIFAWorldCup qualifier against Latvia, having not recovered from the knock sustained against Wales. Speedy recovery, Ollie!" a social media post from the national team read.

The news comes after Jarell Quansah was also ruled out of the Latvia game. The Bayer Leverkusen centre-back has returned to his club as a precaution and will play no part on Tuesday.

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