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title: "Southampton fans react as Ward-Prowse withdraws from England squad"
canonical: "https://readsouthampton.com/2020/11/11/southampton-fans-react-as-ward-prowse-withdraws-from-england-squad/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2020-11-11T08:00:00Z"
modified: "2020-11-11T08:00:00Z"
---

# Southampton fans react as Ward-Prowse withdraws from England squad

James Ward-Prowse [withdrew](https://www.southamptonfc.com/news/2020-11-10/james-ward-prowse-international-duty-england-november-2020) from the latest England squad on Tuesday, and the news was met with a positive reaction from several Southampton supporters on social media.

The 26-year-old was called up by Gareth Southgate for the [friendly](https://www.skysports.com/football/teams/england/fixtures) against the Republic of Ireland and upcoming [Nations League matches](https://www.skysports.com/football/teams/england/fixtures) against Belgium and Iceland.

However, the Saints midfielder has now pulled out of the squad as a precautionary measure with a [hamstring](https://www.southamptonfc.com/news/2020-11-10/james-ward-prowse-international-duty-england-november-2020) issue.

He’ll now remain on the south coast during the international break to receive treatment on the problem, with Ralph Hasnehuttl’s side travelling to take on [Wolves](https://www.skysports.com/southampton-fixtures) when club action returns.

Southampton [shared](https://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/1326110179746836480) the news regarding Ward-Prowse on Tuesday morning, and these Saints fans were happy that the free-kick specialist will not be involved for the Three Lions.

> Twitter: @SouthamptonFC @Prowsey16 Good. I wouldn’t bother watching England if they were having a kick about in my back garden. Stay fit for Saints. (@PQES1973)

> Twitter: @SouthamptonFC @Prowsey16 Good…Keep him safe (@HolgateMJ)

> Twitter: @SouthamptonFC @Prowsey16 Better he stays at home and gets fit for our next match (@ChickKenton)

> Twitter: @SouthamptonFC @Prowsey16 im happy he isnt playing (@neiltay70524924)

> Twitter: @SouthamptonFC @Prowsey16 good, 2 weeks rest (@BIDDS83)

> Twitter: @SouthamptonFC @Prowsey16 Brilliant (@JoshSFC1)

Ward-Prowse has been Southampton’s second-best performer so far this season, recording a [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/18/Show/England-Southampton) average of 7.39 – only Danny Ings has a better score in the Saints squad ([7.46](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/18/Show/England-Southampton)).