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Man Utd whizkid Greenwood replaced by Norwich star Cantwell in England U21 squad

Mason Greenwood has withdrawn from England U21s squad which will compete in the European Championships this week.

The Manchester United whizkid has suffered an injury and will be replaced by Norwich City playmaker Todd Cantwell.

"Todd Cantwell has been called into our England men's under-21 squad for the UEFA U21 EURO Finals," the statement on the FA's official website reads.

"The Norwich City player joins up to replace the injured Mason Greenwood in Aidy Boothroyd's group.

"Cantwell, who has three MU21 caps to his name from this qualifying campaign, has joined the 23-man squad travelling to Slovenia on Tuesday afternoon."

The Young Lions will play Switzerland, Portugal and Croatia in the group stage phase next week.

The knockout round of the tournament will take place at the end of the season.

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