India, June 15 -- Tom Aspinall and Phil Foden's absence from the United States was made apparent during their meeting on Saturday night.

"Manchester lads sticking together. That makes two of us not going to the U.S," UFC heavyweight Aspinall wrote on social media as he met the Manchester City player.

Foden encountered Aspinall at the Misfits Boxing event held in their hometown, which was headlined by Tommy Fury's victory over former World's Strongest Man Eddie Hall by majority decision.

Foden has been disregarded by England manager Thomas Tuchel for the 26-man World Cup roster. England is set to play their opening match of the tournament on Wednesday against Croatia, while tornado warnings have been issued for their base in Kansas City...