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Injury fears for Manchester United defender Ayden Heaven have been played down ahead of the upcoming clash with Liverpool .

The 19-year-old suffered a knock in the opening minute of England’s Under-20s match against Switzerland on Friday. Heaven went down and required lengthy treatment before returning to action, but he was substituted at half-time, prompting concerns that he could face another spell on the sidelines.

Speaking after the game, England youth coach Ben Futcher said (h/t BBC Sport ) the issue did not appear to be serious.

“He picked something up. I don’t think it is too serious, but we will have to see how it settles down,” he said.

Heaven joined United from Arsenal earlier this year and impressed when called upon during the club’s injury crisis late last

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