JADON SANCHO has been one of the stars of England Under 17s' most iconic player in their run to the European Championship and World Cup finals.

But he misses the Young Lions' match against Spain.

1 Jadon Sancho will not appear for England again at the Under-17 World Cup Credit: Getty - Contributor

Why is Jadon Sancho no longer available for England U17s?

Sancho was recalled last week by Borussia Dortmund following his impressive form in India.

And manager Peter Bosz rewarded the former Watford academy product with a first appearance for the German side.

He came on for Max Philipp with six minutes remaining of the club's 2-2 draw away to Eintracht Frankfurt.

England U17 boss Steve Cooper called the decision "a disappointment" but admitted it was understandable if he was in line for a first team appearance with the Germans.

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He said last week: "Jadon (Sancho) loves playing for England and this team in particular so it's sad to see him go.

"It's a disappointment for him because he very much enjoyed his time in India and relished the chance to play in a World Cup.

"I can only imagine Dortmund want him back to play in their first team at the weekend and I assume he will be starting for them, because I can't think of a reason why you would take a player away from a World Cup."

But the move by Dortmund should not come as a huge surprise.

On joining the club, Sancho was handed the coveted number 7 shirt previously worn by Ousmane Dembele.

That decision could be seen as a clear statement of intent to get the winger playing for the 1997 European champions sooner, rather than later.