Lewis-Skelly left out of England's squad for Serbia

Myles Lewis-Skelly prepares to take a throw in for EnglandImage source, Getty Images
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Myles Lewis-Skelly has been left of the England squad to play Serbia in the World Cup qualifier in Belgrade.

Thomas Tuchel confirmed to the media at his pre-match press conference that all his players were available and the versatile Arsenal player has been left out.

There had been concerns about the fitness of centre-back Marc Guehi, who was withdrawn with a groin issue in the win over Andorra, but Tuchel confirmed he was fit to play.

England can name 23 players in the matchday squad under Uefa rules, with centre-back Jarell Quansah left out of the pool for the game with Andorra.

Lewis-Skelly trained on Monday at St George's Park with the rest of the England squad and travelled to Serbia.

The omission of the left-back means Lewis-Skelly will rest before Arsenal's match with Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

He has started three of England's four World Cup qualifiers but Djed Spence or Tino Livramento are now likely to get the nod for at left back.

Elsewhere, fellow Arsenal full-back Ben White is hoping to be available for Saturday's match with Forest.

He started the opening-day win at Manchester United but missed the last two league games with a knock.