Jude Bellingham and Levi Colwill will be absent from England's Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia due to shoulder injuries.

Although initially included in Gareth Southgate's squad, both players have opted to withdraw to concentrate on their recovery. Southgate has not yet announced replacements for either of them.

Bellingham, at 20 years old, has played a pivotal role in England's recent success, particularly in notable victories against Italy and Scotland.

His impressive performances extend to his club career at Real Madrid, where, since joining from Borussia Dortmund in the summer, he has scored 13 goals in 14 appearances, making a significant impact. With 27 caps for the Three Lions already, his absence will be felt in the upcoming qualifiers.

His absence was always likely after Real boss Carlo Ancelotti revealed that "he can't play with England" due to injury.

Colwill is absent for England's Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia

At 20 years old, Levi Colwill, who recently made his senior international debut in the 1-0 friendly victory over Australia, will miss England's Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia due to a shoulder injury. Considered the sole left-footed defender in Gareth Southgate's squad, Colwill was expected to play a significant role.

Having made 14 appearances for Chelsea under manager Mauricio Pochettino this season, Colwill's breakthrough performance had positioned him as a key asset for the national team.

England is set to face Malta at Wembley on Friday and then travel to North Macedonia on Monday. Securing maximum points in these matches would likely ensure their status as top seeds for the Euro 2024 draw next month, minimizing the chances of drawing challenging opponents like hosts Germany in the group stage.

Despite joining the squad late due to personal issues, Marcus Rashford and Kalvin Phillips are expected to be available for both matches. England secured qualification for Euro 2024 with a 3-1 victory over Italy last month.