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A Mourinho masterclass? Fans are suspicious as Chris Smalling withdraws from England squad
CHRIS SMALLING has withdrawn from the England squad due to injury, and fans on Twitter are suspicious that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho might have had something to do with it...
Twitter reacts as Chris Smalling withdraws from the England squad due to injury
United face a horrendous run of nine fixtures in April as they catch up on rescheduled matches due to their European and domestic cup commitments.
Phil Jones has already been forced to withdraw from international duty after a collision with Smalling in training, and now the latter has also returned home with a separate injury issue.
Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson has been called up ahead of the Three Lions' clash with Lithuania on Sunday, but several supporters feel all may not be as it seems.
Some fans have suggested Red Devils manager Mourinho could be trying to preserve his defensive duo ahead of a busy schedule, and the injuries may not be as serious as suggested...
Scroll through the gallery above to see the best reactions from fans as Chris Smalling withdraws from the England squad.