James Maddison eased fears he would miss England’s World Cup campaign after limping off in his final game for the club before joining the squad.
Despite getting just one previous cap three years ago, Maddison’s impressive form was enough to earn him a place in Gareth Southgate’s squad for Qatar.
But that place looked to be in serious danger when, in his final game for Leicester City before the World Cup, Maddison limped off in the 25th minute, giving the Foxes a 1-0 lead.
Tightening his thigh, there was immediate concern for the 25-year-old, but he allayed those fears after the match.
“It should be good,” Maddison said as he left the London Stadium after the West Ham game, which his side won 2-0.
“Injury not too bad! A little problem that was causing a bit of pain. Looking forward to meeting the boys on Monday,” Maddison tweeted after the game.
Maddison’s Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers confirmed there should be no problem with the midfielder’s fitness for Qatar, telling reporters: “I’ve just spoken to the doctor, he said he’s fine.
“He just felt a little knock on his knee. We didn’t want to risk him or the team.”
The news will come as a huge relief to Maddison and Southgate with England’s World Cup campaign scheduled to begin against Iran on November 21.
