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England coach Hodgson disappointed to lose Norwich keeper Ruddy

England coach Roy Hodgson is disappointed having to release Norwich Coty goalkeeper John Ruddy.

Ruddy was one of Hodgson's wildcard selections for Poland and Ukraine and had planned to delay his honeymoon to travel with the squad.

Hodgson said: "It was unlucky for us. He was so excited to be with the national team and to go to the Euros but to break a finger, in goalkeeping work too, was really unfortunate.

"We can't take a risk. The finger will heal before the start of the season but the medical advice was for him to stop at home.

"As a result, we've given a chance to a young goalkeeper, Jack Butland, who's cutting short his holiday in Mexico."

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