West Ham striker Jarrod Bowen withdrew from England ahead of Monday night's game against North Macedonia, making him the seventh player to do so from Gareth Southgate first-team side. . Bowen, 26, reported international duty last week and was an unused substitute in Friday night's 2-0 win over Malta.

Southgate confirmed Bowen's withdrawal from the squad during a press conference on Sunday ahead of England's trip to the Tose Proeski Arena. "Unfortunately Jarrod Bowen got bad in training that needed a bit more evaluation before we knew for sure if it was the right thing to play."

I do not think it will be serious. But we just do not have enough time and we will not risk the situation. 'To ease the frustration for West Ham fans, Southgate added: "We feel good leaving him in England so he can. Assess it right. England are now facing a declining team as they head to their final qualifying round for Euro 2024.