AliadiereOut For Upto Eight Weeks

Gareth Southgate has confirmed that Jeremie Aliadiere will be out for six to eight weeks.

Southgate said, "Jeremie will be possibly six to eight weeks out with ankle ligament damage."

"Immediately after the game we were upbeat because there was no break, but unfortunately he's going to be missing for a while."

"Shawky's back in the squad and apart from Jeremie and Justin the rest of the squad are available."

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