The English Football Association confirmed Monday that England's Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell are isolating after embracing Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour, who tested positive for COVID-19, following Friday's UEFA European Championship encounter between the two nations. They may miss Tuesday's game against the Czech Republic.
"As a precaution at this time and in consultation with Public Health England, Ben Chilwell and Mason Mount are isolating after interaction with Scotland player Billy Gilmour at Friday's match," the FA said Monday, per Sky Sports.
"The pair will be kept away from the rest of the England players and wider support team, pending further discussions with PHE. The entire squad had lateral flow tests on Monday afternoon and all were again negative, as was the case with Sunday's UEFA pre-match PCR tests. We will continue to follow all COVID-19 protocols and the UEFA testing regime, while remaining in close contact with PHE."
Thus far, no Scotland players other than Gilmour are isolating. Gilmour was slated to start for Tuesday's must-win showdown with Croatia. He was showing no symptoms of the virus as of Monday afternoon.
All four countries in Group D are still eligible to qualify for the tournament's knockout stages. England manager Gareth Southgate told reporters he doesn't know if either Mount or Chilwell will be cleared to play Tuesday.
Here’s how the Group D table looks after tonight’s draw with Scotland.
— England (@England) June 18, 2021
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