diff --git a/tests/parser/features/external_contracts/test_external_contract_calls.py b/tests/parser/features/external_contracts/test_external_contract_calls.py
index b3cc6f5576..8f07d7f0e2 100644
--- a/tests/parser/features/external_contracts/test_external_contract_calls.py
+++ b/tests/parser/features/external_contracts/test_external_contract_calls.py
@@ -892,11 +892,6 @@ def set_lucky(_lucky: int128) -> int128: nonpayable
 @view
 def set_lucky_expr(arg1: address, arg2: int128):
     Foo(arg1).set_lucky(arg2)
-
-@external
-@view
-def set_lucky_stmt(arg1: address, arg2: int128) -> int128:
-    return Foo(arg1).set_lucky(arg2)
     """
     assert_compile_failed(lambda: get_contract_with_gas_estimation(c), StateAccessViolation)