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Vertonghen to miss rest of Euro 2016 due to torn ankle ligaments

Belgium have received a blow ahead of their quarter-final clash with Wales, with the Spurs defender ruled out for the rest of the tournament after suffering an injury in training

Belgium head coach Marc Wilmots has confirmed the Jan Vertonghen will play no further part in the remainder of their Euro 2016 campaign after he sustained torn ankle ligaments in training and is facing six to eight weeks out.

The Tottenham defender, who has predominantly featured at left-back throughout the tournament in France, sustained the injury during training ahead of Belgium's quarter-final tie against Wales on Friday.