The 20-year-old has been handed a one-match suspension under the competition’s disciplinary regulations and will be available again when England face Spain on Sunday, November 15.
The Arsenal player featured in all four of England’s previous Nations League matches during the September and October international windows. His absence against Croatia means head coach Thomas Tuchel will have to consider alternative options for the midfield.
Tuchel acknowledged the suspension when discussing his squad selection, confirming that Lewis-Skelly would not be available for the Croatia fixture.
Speaking during his squad announcement, the England manager said: “Myles, who featured in all four matches, picked up a yellow card and is suspended for the Croatia match.”
Despite his suspension, Lewis-Skelly remains part of England’s 25-man squad selected for the November international fixtures against Croatia and Spain, according to the Football Association’s official announcement published on November 9.
England will host Croatia at Wembley on Thursday, with kick-off scheduled for 7:45 p.m. GMT, before travelling to Madrid for their final group-stage fixture against Spain on Sunday.
According to the FA, England enter the final two matches in second place in their group and are seeking to secure qualification for the Nations League quarter-finals.
Lewis-Skelly’s return against Spain will provide Tuchel with another midfield option as England conclude their group-stage campaign.
His suspension is limited to the Croatia fixture, meaning he faces no further disciplinary restriction for Sunday’s encounter unless another issue arises.https://web.facebook.com/share/p/1GTM1PaSC7/
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