Wayne Rooney took another step towards the England exit on Monday by missing manager Gareth Southgate's presentation to the squad.
The Manchester United striker — recovering from a knee injury — did not attend Southgate's first England briefing as permanent manager at St George's Park.
The FA and United insisted Rooney required rehabilitation back in the North West but his absence felt significant so soon after he was told he is no longer the full-time captain.
All England stars picked in recent squads were invited to listen to their new boss's plans for his four-year tenure.