England’s Chilwell to miss World Cup with hamstring injury

Published November 5, 2022 8:15 AM

LONDON (AP) — England full back Ben Chilwell will miss the World Cup after a scan confirmed a “significant” hamstring injury. The Chelsea defender was injured midweek in the team’s 2-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League. The Premier League club says a scan revealed “a significant injury” that will prevent Chilwell from playing at the Qatar tournament which begins Nov. 20. England’s first group game is against Iran on Nov. 21.

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