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Carrick withdraws from England squad

England manager Roy Hodgson will have to make do without Michael Carrick against Switzerland on Tuesday after he withdrew through injury.

Michael Carrick has withdrawn from the England squad ahead of Tuesday's clash against Switzerland because of injury.

The midfielder was expected to feature in the Euro 2016 qualifying fixture at Wembley, but England confirmed on Twitter that Carrick has returned to Manchester United.

Carrick was not involved as England beat San Marino 6-0 on Saturday to confirm a place in France for next year's tournament.

The former Tottenham star's injury has not been specified and it remains to be seen if he will be fit for United's Premier League match against fierce rival Liverpool at Old Trafford on Saturday.