England have provided an update on Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell after the pair came in a close contact with Billy Gilmour, who tested positive for COVID19.
The Three Lions are preparing to face the Czech Republic on Tuesday, June 22 and ahead of the game, England confirmed that Ben Chilwell and Mason Mount must isolate up to and including next Monday.
The statement reads: "England pair to take further isolation from the rest of the EURO 2020 squad
We can confirm that Ben Chilwell and Mason Mount must isolate up to and including next Monday [28 June]. This decision has been taken in consultation with Public Health England.
"The pair were confirmed overnight as close contacts of Scotland’s Billy Gilmour after his positive COVID-19 test following last Friday’s match.
"Chilwell and Mount will isolate and train individually in private areas at England’s training base St. George’s Park, with the rest of the squad returning there after tonight’s fixture against Czech Republic at Wembley.
"We will continue to follow all COVID-19 protocols and the UEFA testing regime, while remaining in close contact with PHE.
"The entire England squad and staff had lateral flow tests on Monday and all were again negative, as was the case with Sunday’s UEFA pre-match PCR tests.
"Further tests will be carried out as and when appropriate."
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