Smalling Wearing Leg Brace

Chris Smalling has been pictured wearing a right leg brace after suffering an injury while on international duty with England.

The Manchester United centre-back sustained the problem in training last week and was forced to withdraw from the England squad.

He missed England's World Cup Qualifier against Lithuania having played 84 minutes for Gareth Southgate's side in the 1-0 friendly loss to Germany.

The Football Association did not specify the nature or extent of the injury, but the presence of a leg brace is sure to be a major concern for United.

United are also sweating on the fitness of centre-back Phil Jones, who suffered an injury while on international duty with England.

Jones damaged his toe in a training-ground tackle with Smalling and will undergo tests at United's Carrington training base on Tuesday to determine whether his season is over.

The injuries to Smalling and Jones leave United manager Jose Mourinho with only three fit centre-backs for the visit of West Bromwich Albion to Old Trafford on Saturday.

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