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England suffer ANOTHER blow at right-back with Kyle Walker-Peters a major doubt for the World Cup after picking up a 'long-term' hamstring injury... with Reece James and Kyle Walker already doubtful for Qatar

Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters is a major doubt for England's World Cup squad after being ruled out for the 'long term' with a hamstring issue.

Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate already has significant issues at right-back due to injuries suffered by Chelsea's Reece James and Manchester City's Kyle Walker.

Walker-Peters made his international debut against Switzerland in March and has two caps but was not included in Southgate's more recent squads.

Southampton's Kyle Walker-Peters is a doubt for the World Cup with a hamstring injury

The 25-year-old was forced off in the second half of Saints' 1-0 win at Bournemouth on Wednesday evening.