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Finlay Herrick injury and West Ham's goalkeeper cover

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Finlay Herrick has withdrawn from England Under-20 duty through injury, according to Claret & Hugh's account of an FA announcement.

The report also says Mads Hermansen is away with Denmark and Alphonse Areola has been struggling with a calf injury. Herrick's injury severity and Areola's availability remain unclear.

No-Guff Summary

  • Claret & Hugh reports that Herrick has left the England Under-20 squad through injury.
  • The outlet says Hermansen is away with Denmark and Areola has had a calf problem.
  • The nature and severity of Herrick's injury have not been disclosed.
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Herrick withdraws from England Under-20 duty through injury

Finlay Herrick's injury withdrawal has put West Ham's goalkeeper cover in focus. Claret & Hugh reports that the FA confirmed he would miss England Under-20's games in Spain, with Arsenal's Khari Ranson replacing him. The report says the club has not disclosed the nature or severity of Herrick's injury.

Claret & Hugh says Mads Hermansen is away with Denmark and Alphonse Areola has been struggling with a calf injury. It also reports that a club source told it West Ham intend to arrange a behind-closed-doors friendly next week. That plan and who would be available in goal remain uncertain; Areola's reported calf problem does not establish that he cannot play.

Sources

  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Finlay Herrick has withdrawn from England Under-20 duty through injury and says West Ham may need an emergency goalkeeper for a planned behind-closed-doors friendly next week.
  • The West Ham Way (opens in a new tab) — Argues that injuries to Alphonse Areola and Finlay Herrick could leave West Ham short of goalkeeper cover, and speculates that U21 goalkeepers Finley Hooper and Lanre Awesu may get a first-team opportunity.