Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli, left, and Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium in London, Wednesday, March 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
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LONDON (AP) - Right backs Trent Alexander-Arnold and Reece James were among four players to withdraw from the England squad on Monday because of injuries ahead of friendly matches against Switzerland and the Ivory Coast.
Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale and striker Tammy Abraham also pulled out.
Crystal Palace's Tyrick Mitchell and Southampton's Kyle Walker-Peters were called up for the first time as replacements for Alexander-Arnold and James. Goalkeeper Sam Johnstone and striker Ollie Watkins also were summoned.
Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), James (Chelsea) and Ramsdale (Arsenal) all missed games for their clubs over the weekend.
England plays Switzerland on Saturday and the Ivory Coast on March 29, with both games at Wembley Stadium.
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Arsenal's goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale punches the ball clear of the goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium in London, Wednesday, March 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
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Crystal Palace's Tyrick Mitchell, left, tries to block a shot from Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park stadium in London, Monday, March 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
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Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus, left, and Southampton's Kyle Walker-Peters vie for the ball during the English FA Cup soccer match between Southampton and Manchester City at St Mary's stadium in Southampton, England, Sunday, March 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
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