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Everton ace Baines out of England squad

Leighton Baines has been withdrawn from the England squad for this weekend's clash with Slovenia.

The Football Association has confirmed that the Everton left-back will miss Saturday's Euro2016 at Wembley after sustaining a hamstring injury in training.

"Leighton Baines has withdrawn from the England squad and will miss the games against Slovenia and Scotland," said a FA spokesman.

"The Everton defender picked up an injury in training on Friday morning and will return to his club for treatment.

"No further call-ups will be made at this time."

Baines' absence leaves Three Lions boss Roy Hodgson with Arsenal's Kieran Gibbs as the only recognised left-back.

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