King ‘all good’ and in contention for England debut after injury scare
Josh King says his substitution during Fulham’s draw with Newcastle was purely a precaution and that he is fit to play for England.
The 19-year-old midfielder was taken off with 18 minutes remaining of Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage, sparking concern that he could miss out on joining Thomas Tuchel’s squad, having last week been given his first call-up.
But the youngster has joined the squad and is in contention for the Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain.
“It (going off) was more precautionary, I think,” King said.
“I had a bit of a tight groin near the end of the match and I didn’t really want to overdo it.
“Maybe slightly a little bit of overload. But I couldn’t turn down the call. I’m here and I’m really happy to be here.”
Asked whether he is fit to play, King replied: “I’m all good fitness-wise.”
Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa had played down the problem after the match, saying King “felt some pain, but it looks like nothing serious”.
King, who came through Fulham’s academy, has started every Premier League game under Arbeloa this season.
Against Newcastle he became the first teenager to make 50 Premier League appearances for the Whites.
