Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and Ollie Watkins have withdrawn from the England squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures.
Manchester City forward Foden, who was recently named PFA Player of the Year, was called up by interim England manager Lee Carsley but did not join the squad due to illness.
Chelsea forward Palmer and Aston Villa striker Watkins reported to St George’s Park but have since returned to their clubs to continue rehabilitation from ongoing issues, according to the Football Association.
England will face the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on Saturday, 7 September, before hosting Finland at Wembley three days later.
These matches will be England’s first since their defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final on 14 July.
Gareth Southgate resigned shortly after that loss, with under-21s manager Carsley being appointed as interim manager on 9 August.
In naming his squad for the upcoming Nations League games, Carsley included call-ups for Angel Gomes, Tino Livramento, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Noni Madueke.
Lille winger Gomes, Newcastle defender Livramento, Nottingham Forest midfielder Gibbs-White, and Chelsea forward Madueke all played under Carsley during his time as England Under-21 manager.
Additionally, Manchester City playmaker Jack Grealish, who was cut from England’s preliminary Euro 2024 squad, was recalled along with Manchester United defender Harry Maguire.