England suffer major blow ahead of Denmark game as key player trains alone from the rest of the squad

England have been dealt an injury blow ahead of their second Group C game against Denmark.

In a statement the Three Lions revealed that 25 of Gareth Southgate's 26-man squad were training this morning, ahead of Thursday's encounter with Denmark.

Luke Shaw however was absent from the session, and is instead continuing his "individual programme elsewhere".

England said: "25 players are on the pitch for this morning’s training session, as

Luke Shaw continues his individual programme elsewhere.

"Kyle Walker will join Gareth Southgate for our pre-match media conference in Frankfurt this evening."

The development essentially confirms that England are set to continue with Kieran Trippier at left-back against Denmark, instead of playing Shaw, the only natural left-footed full-back in the squad.

However the Manchester United defender hasn't played since February due to a hamstring injury.

Shaw did not take part in training alongside England's non-playing squad members on Monday, following the Three Lions' Euro 2024 opener against Serbia.

He did join his team-mates for certain sessions last week, and will continue to be monitored by staff.

Luke Shaw is unlikely to feature against Denmark on Thursday (Getty)

Speaking ahead of last Sunday game with Serbia, Southgate said: "Everyone is available.

"We have a decision whether Luke [Shaw] is possible to use from the bench or not. But everybody has trained today and is available."

England laboured to a 1-0 victory in their opening game of the competition against Serbia, with the game's only goal coming courtesy Jude Bellingham.

Meanwhile, Denmark could only muster a 1-1 draw with Slovenia.

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