Gareth Southgate is almost certain to ignore Harry Maguire for Sunday’s Euro 2020 clash against Croatia despite the defender’s return to full training.
The Manchester United skipper is resigned to missing the opening game and next Friday’s clash against Scotland.
Maguire is targeting a return, most likely as a substitute, in the final group game against the Czech Republic in 11 days’ time.
The central defender — who has not played since May 9 — took a significant step in his recovery from an ankle ligament injury by training yesterday.