Callum Wilson missed Monday’s training session for England due to a ‘minor’ issue before ‘recovering’ in the swimming pool on Tuesday.
The Newcastle No. 9 has featured twice off the bench at the World Cup in Qatar but didn’t feature in the 3-0 last-16 win against Senegal on Sunday.
Wilson said he was “recharging and recovering” in an Instagram post from Doha, Qatar, ahead of Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against France.
However, the striker missed training once again on Wednesday with England boss Gareth Southgate hopeful of having the player back available for Saturday’s match.
22 #ThreeLions players are out for today’s session in Al Wakrah.@CallumWilson is progressing with his rehabilitation indoors, while @_DeclanRice misses training as he is unwell. pic.twitter.com/lvCOYpUso4
— England (@England) December 7, 2022
Wilson is unlikely to start ahead of England captain Harry Kane but has proven to be a useful option off the bench so far in Qatar.
The 30-year-old replaced Kane in the 6-2 win over Iran to set up Jack Grealish and also came on for the Three Lions’ skipper in the 3-0 group stage win over Wales.
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Meanwhile, the Newcastle squad are in nearby Saudi Arabia for a warm weather training camp.
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe confirmed that there has been regular contact between the club and the player while away on international duty.
“I’ve been in regular contact with Callum and England,” said Howe.
“Not necessarily me, but our sports science team and medical team. He’s fine. He’s really enjoying himself, and I think he’s training very well.
“We’re really happy to hear that.”
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