England missing three players in training but get Luke Shaw boost ahead of Slovakia Euro 2024 clash

There was good news in training, with Luke Shaw working alongside his team-mates.

The Manchester United star hasn't played since February, with Kieran Trippier filling in at left-back during Euro 2024 so far.

However, three England players weren't seen during the session - sparking fears they could be injured.

Trippier is one of them, with the Newcastle star absent after coming off the bench in the 0-0 draw with Slovenia on Tuesday.

The veteran has been a regular for England under Southgate and remains a key player in the squad, despite scrutiny over his performances at the tournament so far.

With Shaw lacking match fitness, Trippier has been expected to start the Slovakia game.

However, whether the former Tottenham, Atletico Madrid and Burnley star is involved in Sunday's clash remains to be seen.

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England were also without Declan Rice.

The Arsenal star, like Trippier, is one of Southgate's most-trusted players out in Germany.

And the third player who missed the session was Manchester City star Phil Foden.

England confirmed on Wednesday that the 23-year-old had 'temporarily' jetted back to the UK for an 'urgent family matter'.

His girlfriend, Rebecca Cooke, is set to give birth to the couple's third child.

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Meanwhile, with England's performances leaving much to be desired, players have faced criticism out in Germany.

The likes of Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer haven't held back when it comes to analysing the team's performances.

But Gary Neville has warned England players and staff 'not to go down the rabbit hole' as they look to win the European Championships for the first time.

"Gareth and the players have handled the media extremely well over the last three tournaments," he said.

"What they mustn't do is go down a rabbit hole and think they're the only ones getting criticised if they don't play well.

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"Referring back to times gone by, this is football criticism that we're seeing.

"We're talking about tactics, positions, who should come in at midfield alongside Declan Rice.

"They are genuine conversations because there's a genuine disappointment so far this tournament.

"Previously it's been very personal, an annihilation of individuals, I'm not seeing that so don't go down a rabbit hole thinking it's really unfair."

England last faced Slovakia back in 2017.

And they won 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier, with Eric Dier and Marcus Rashford both on target.