Arsenal star Bukayo Saka OUT of England squad after testing positive for Covid and returns home from St George’s Park

ARSENAL star Bukayo Saka has been ruled out for England after testing positive for Covid-19.

Saka has left the Three Lions’ camp, where he had been isolating since Wednesday, and is now back home.

Manager Gareth Southgate is not expected to call up any replacements for the upcoming international friendlies against Switzerland and Ivory Coast.

The FA released the following statement: “Bukayo Saka has left the England camp having tested positive for COVID-19.

“The Arsenal player had been isolating from the rest of the squad at St. George’s Park since Wednesday and has now returned home.

“No further replacements are planned with a squad of 24 in place for the forthcoming fixtures against Switzerland on Saturday and Côte d’Ivoire on Tuesday at Wembley.”

Recent reports suggested Saka would be out of Saturday’s clash with the Swiss due to a “mystery illness”.

The winger becomes the latest player to withdraw from the England squad.

Sam Johnstone, Reece James, Aaron Ramsdale, Tammy Abraham and Trent Alexander-Arnold had to step down.

They have been replaced by Fraser Forster, Tyrick Mitchell, Kyle Walker-Peters and Ollie Watkins.

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Saka has been enjoying another stunning season with Arsenal as he has registered 10 goals and five assists in 33 matches across all competitions.

The 20-year-old has also netted four goals in 14 caps for England.