The Chelsea couple have been told to isolate themselves after coming into close contact with clubmate Billy Gilmour, who tested positive for Covid-19, while the Three Lions speak to Public Health England about what will happen next. .
Scotland’s Gilmour tested positive after Friday’s game between the countries.
All members of the 26-man England team, which includes Leeds United’s Kalvin Phillips, Sheffield United’s Aaron Ramsdale and Harry Maguire, John Stones, Kyle Walker and Yorkshire-born Dominic Calvert-Lewin, tested negative for Covid-19. in the lateral flow test on Monday. as are all support staff.
But then videos emerged of Chilwell and Mount hugging Gilmour full time on Friday, raising concerns. Mount was scheduled to speak to the media on Monday night, but his appearance had to be canceled on short notice.
If the English pair were told to isolate themselves for 10 days, it would cut them out of a possible round of 16 tie, but as coach Gareth Southgate addressed the press conference alone at 6.30pm, the guide was not there. clear.
“Obviously, there must be a big question, but there is still a lot of discussion and investigation behind the scenes,” he said. “They are isolating themselves and we have to find out in the next 12 hours.”
Left-back Chilwell has yet to play in the tournament, but Mount has been a key figure in both games. Gilmour’s Scottish teammates also tested negative for coronavirus, although captain Andy Robertson had posted images on social media of himself playing table tennis with the midfielder, who has since been eliminated.
No matter the distraction, Gilmour’s absence is a huge blow to his hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages on Tuesday.
The Chelsea midfielder was in the eyes of many the best player on the field during the 0-0 draw despite it being the 20-year-old’s first international game. Steve Clarke also changed the role of Scott McTominay to accommodate him, moving the Manchester United midfielder to a three behind.
If McTominay returns to the role he played in the opening game, Leeds United’s Liam Cooper will compete with Jack Hendry for the team. If not, Sheffield United’s John Fleck is an option in midfield. Fleck tested positive for coronavirus in the run-up to the tournament.
A Scottish win against Croatia at Hampden Park on Tuesday is likely to see them rank as one of the top four teams in third place. Gilmour would miss the round of 16 tie as he will have to isolate himself for 10 days.
Only an England win over the Czech Republic would allow them to top their group and stay at Wembley for a round of 16 tie against runners-up in Group F, which features world champions France, European champions Portugal and Germany. They will finish second in the group if they draw or if Croatia beat Scotland.
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Source: www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
This notice was published: 2021-06-21 18:27:11
