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Mason Greenwood suffers Euro 2020 blow as Man United striker is named in England U21s squad

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UEFA Nations League - League A - Group 2 - Iceland v England - Laugardalsvollur, Reykjavik, Iceland - September 5, 2020. England's Mason Greenwood [REUTERS/John Sibley]

Mason Greenwood's hopes of making Gareth Southgate's squad for the delayed Euro 2020s this summer have been dealt a major blow after he was called up for the U21s.

The 19-year-old Manchester United striker has not featured for his nation since he was sent home after a game against Iceland in September when he was caught breaking Covid-19 protocol along with Phil Foden.

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