Dele Alli misses training for England at World Cup

Great news for Brazil as Neymar will suit up vs. Costa Rica, but not such good news for England on the injury front.

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Dele Alli missed England’s training session on Thursday because of a thigh injury, putting him in doubt for the team’s second group game against Panama at the World Cup.

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The midfielder was hurt during England’s 2-1 win over Tunisia on Monday and was taken off in the second half.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek is the likely replacement for Alli if the Tottenham player misses out.

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