The quirky reason Sheffield Wednesday man will travel late to internationals – clarity on left-out Owls duo

Sheffield Wednesday wing-back Sean Fusire delayed his international departure for Zimbabwe because he lacked the required vaccinations to travel to Equatorial Guinea. Manager Dave Challinor confirmed that Fusire will instead travel directly to Zimbabwe on Thursday for the second match of their qualifying double-header. The 21-year-old captained Wednesday during a 4-0 EFL Trophy defeat against Accrington Stanley prior to his departure.

Challinor also provided clarity on teammates Harry Gray and Yan Valery, confirming both were omitted from national duty with England youth and Tunisia respectively after being named on initial long lists. Fusire will miss the Owls' upcoming match against Plymouth Argyle alongside international teammates Kieran Morrison, Jordi Liongola, and Will Grainger.