England have been hit with an injury concern, with Marcus Rashford nursing a niggle, less than a week out from their World Cup opener.
The news broke on Tuesday as Gareth Southgate confirmed that in-form forward Rashford suffered a knock in England’s final training session before flying out for the World Cup.
READ: Superbru: Spain favourites to beat Portugal
Southgate’s squad touched down in Russia on Tuesday with Rashford among the 23-man party who are hoping to lift the trophy for the first time since 1966.
The Manchester United man’s injury is not believed to be serious, meaning he could still be fit for the opening Group G game against Tunisia on 18 June.
READ MORE: We are 100% ready for World Cup – Martinez
Rashford, 20, netted a stunning goal in the 2-0 friendly win over Costa Rica on Thursday to advance his case for a starting place in Volgograd.
READ MORE: Sterling will ‘light up’ World Cup, says De Bruyne
England’s other group opponents are Panama and the world’s third-ranked side Belgium.
