Speaking in his post-Brighton press conference after a "Wonderful, gutsy, resilient, determined performance with absolute character," Roy Hodgson explained the extent of recent injuries to several members of his squad.
Having been forced to substitute Jairo Riedewald at half-time and play James McArthur in the left-back position, Hodgson began with an update on the Dutchman. He said: "He was injured before the game and it was touch and go whether he could take part.
"He was due to play after the Watford game when we knew there was no [Patrick] Van Aanholt and Jeffrey Schlupp.