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England chiefs want Marcus Rashford’s medical reports amid fears Man Utd striker will miss Euro 2020
ENGLAND chiefs will request to see Marcus Rashford’s medical reports following fears he could miss Euro 2020.
Rashford is sidelined with a double stress fracture in his back, so far missing six games having picked up the injury during the FA Cup third-round replay against Wolves on January 15.
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Old Trafford boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted it is “touch and go” whether the 22-year-old will play again this season and be fit for the Championships in the summer.
But England's medical staff have held talks with United and asked for updates on Rashford's recovery.
Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate is already without captain Harry Kane until April after the Tottenham striker suffered a muscle rupture against Southampton on New Year's Day.
Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham is also dealing with an ankle knock that saw him miss the Blues 2-0 loss against United on Monday.
Scans on Rashford's back suggest the attacker could be out for longer than expected as Solskjaer warned he will refuse to rush back the England star.
He said: "He had a scan and it was maybe more severe than what we hoped and expected. He felt fine a few days before that.
"I didn't know it takes that time to recover. When it heals he will be stronger for it so it's important we don't rush it.
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"I would hope he's playing this season. It will just be touch and go towards the end. Hopefully we can get through this tournament and prolong the season.
"It takes time, I'm not a doctor. I was hoping he would recover quicker than what it looks like he's going to be out for. Another few months definitely.
"If he's not fit enough he won't go [to the Euros]."
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