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England watching Saka closely while Greenwood kept Grealish out of Nations League squad, says Southgate

Gareth Southgate has explained some of his England squad selection decisions, including not picking a left back in the 23-man selection.

Leicester City's Ben Chilwell is suffering from a heel injury and Manchester United's Luke Shaw has an ankle problem. Newcastle United's Danny Rose has been selected in the past but Southgate didn't think his club displays have been up to scratch.

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka played 17 times at full-back for his club but Southgate sees him as more of an attacking option and is looking at a future call up for the breakthrough star in North London.