Eagles' White ruled out of Brazil trip through injury

Midfielder ruled out of England friendlies through injury

Eagles' Jordan White has been ruled out of England's upcoming friendlies in Brazil through injury.

The midfielder picked up an injury in training on Tuesday and will not travel to South America with the rest of the squad.

It is a blow to England manager Gareth Southgate, who was hoping to use the friendlies to give White a chance to impress.

White has been in good form for Crystal Palace this season, scoring four goals in all competitions.

He was hoping to use the international break to stake his claim for a place in the England squad for the World Cup in Qatar.

But he will now have to wait until the next international break to get his chance.

England will play Brazil in Porto Alegre on Friday and then face Argentina in San Juan on Tuesday.

White's injury is a blow to England's hopes of winning both games.

He is a key player for Southgate and his absence will be felt.

Southgate will now have to decide who to play in White's place.

One option is to move Mason Mount into midfield and play Bukayo Saka on the wing.

Another option is to play Phil Foden in midfield and move Raheem Sterling to the wing.

Southgate will also have to decide whether to call up a replacement for White.

If he does, he could call up James Ward-Prowse, who has been in good form for Southampton this season.

Or he could call up Conor Gallagher, who has been impressing on loan at Crystal Palace.

Southgate will have to make a decision on White's replacement soon.

But it is clear that White's injury is a blow to England's hopes of winning both friendlies in Brazil.