Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood has withdrawn from England Under-21s squad

Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood has withdrawn from England Under-21s squad for the European Championships because of an injury.

It was the 19-year-old’s first call-up to any England squad since he was sent home from the first team last September having breached coronavirus protocols.

Norwich’s attacking midfielder Todd Cantwell will come in as a replacement.

The competition sees the group stage being held from 24-31 March and the knockout stage from 31 May to 6 June.

Hungary and Slovenia will host the tournament, which features 16 nations competing in four groups of four with the group winners and runners-up qualifying for the knockout phase

England play Switzerland in Slovenia in their first game on Thursday and also face Croatia and Portugal in Group D.

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