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Jamie Vardy still an injury concern for England

Published: 06 Jul 2018 - 07:48 pm | Last Updated: 05 Nov 2021 - 06:31 pm
England's Harry Maguire and Jamie Vardy receive medical attention, Colombia vs England, Spartak Stadium, Moscow, Russia, July 3, 2018. Reuters/Christian Hartmann

England's Harry Maguire and Jamie Vardy receive medical attention, Colombia vs England, Spartak Stadium, Moscow, Russia, July 3, 2018. Reuters/Christian Hartmann

Associated Press

Jamie Vardy is still a doubtful starter for England's World Cup quarterfinal match against Sweden because of a groin injury.

Coach Gareth Southgate says the Leicester City striker did what he needed to do in training before the squad left for Samara for the match, but he still worked out "slightly separate" from the team.

Southgate says, "In terms of fitness we just need to check with Vardy in the morning."

Vardy was hurt after going on as a substitute in the 88th minute of England's penalty shootout victory over Colombia in the round of 16.

He has been in the starting lineup only once in Russia, against Belgium, when Southgate made sweeping changes.