Newcastle youngster Lewis Miley has pulled out of the England Under-21 squad that takes on Slovakia and the Republic of Ireland
14:48, 01 Oct 2026Updated 14:57, 01 Oct 2026
Newcastle United’s Lewis Miley was on international duty with England Under-21s
Newcastle United midfielder Lewis Miley has left the England Under-21 camp ahead of the Three Lions’ clash with Slovakia.
The Academy star boy was supposed to be lining up in Stoke against Slovakia but Chronicle Live understands he suffered a knock in training. Chronicle Live understands that Miley’s inury is NOT serious and the club have a plan for the versatile youngster in place.
Indeed, it is expected that Miley will train next week at the KNOX and rejoin his team-mates. Then he should be in contention to face Coventry City on October 12.
Miley was due to stay on with England U21s as they take on Slovakia then the Republic of Ireland in Cork. But a mutual arrangement has taken place between Newcastle and the FA.
Meanwhile, Miley’s team-mate Lewis Hall, who starred in the 2-0 win over Czechia on Tuesday, has seen his chances of facing Croatia on Saturday boosted. An England FA statement read: “An update from the Three Lions camp in Croatia, as Nico O’Reilly returns to Manchester City for further assessment.”
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Miley suffered a broken leg at the end of last season but returned to pre-season and has been involved in Matthias Jaissle’s opening two months in charge, playing at both right-back and in midfield.
Speaking about Miley earlier this season,. Jaissle had said: “He is not 100% fit, yet he performed the level he did against Hull in an unfamiliar position; he is still a young lad and is very talented. We should not give him so much pressure and let him develop.”
An FA statement read: “Lewis Miley has left the England U21 squad and returned to Newcastle.”
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