Chelsea defender misses training ahead of Turkey clash

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill had to sit out training today for the England national team due to injury.

The experienced defender picked up a knock in Chelsea’s final league game of the season on Sunday but was still picked for the England squad ahead of the Turkey clash.

England face no other injury concerns going into the international friendly against Turkey at the Etihad stadium on Sunday May 22.

Turkey are unbeaten in their last 14 games and are currently 13th in the FIFA World Rankings. The Crescent-Stars have however, never beat England or scored a goal against them.

The full England 23-man Euro 2016 squad is as follows:

Goalkeepers: Fraser Forster, Joe Hart, Tom Heaton

Defenders: Ryan Bertrand, Gary Cahill, Nathaniel Clyne, Danny Rose, Chris Smalling, John Stones, Kyle Walker

Midfielders: Dele Alli, Ross Barkley, Fabian Delph, Eric Dier, Danny Drinkwater, Jordan Henderson, Adam Lallana, James Milner, Raheem Sterling, Andros Townsend, Jack Wilshere

Forwards: Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, Wayne Rooney, Daniel Sturridge, Jamie Vardy

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