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Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin withdraws from England squad for World Cup qualifiers due to injury

Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has withdrawn from the England squad for September's World Cup qualifiers due to injury.

The 24-year-old sustained a thigh strain during Saturday's 2-0 Premier League win at Brighton and will remain at Finch Farm to be assessed by the Toffees' medical staff while Gareth Southgate's 24-man national squad begin their preparations at St George's Park.

Calvert-Lewin, who scored his third goal of the campaign at the Amex Stadium, has 11 England caps and four international goals.

The upcoming triple-header brings with it England's two toughest-looking matches in Group I.