England have released Jordan Henderson and Raheem Sterling following injury concerns

Jordan Henderson and Raheem Sterling have been released from the England squad and will return to their clubs for assessment.

Liverpool midfielder Henderson and Manchester City forward Sterling emerged as doubts for England’s game with Iceland in the Nations League on Wednesday on account of injury.

Henderson was withdrawn at half-time of England’s loss to Belgium on Sunday, while Sterling played no part in the game.

It's been gathered that Both players were assessed by the England medical team on Monday and it was decided to send them both back to their clubs.

England released a statement confirming the news and said Southgate would continue with a 22-man squad.