Lewis Miley withdraws from England U21 duty with ‘knock’

Newcastle United midfielder Lewis Miley has withdrawn from the England Under-21 squad after sustaining a minor knock during training. Both Newcastle and the Football Association agreed to his return, with journalist Mark Douglas reporting the injury is not serious. Miley is expected to return to club training next week and remain in contention for Newcastle's match against Coventry on October 12.

Miley will miss England's upcoming qualifiers against Slovakia and the Republic of Ireland, prompting manager Lee Carsley to call up Everton midfielder Harrison Armstrong as his replacement. The 20-year-old midfielder previously suffered back, foot, and fibula injuries, and the writer emphasizes the importance of avoiding another extended absence this season.