Northern Ireland's Chris Brunt will miss this summer's Euro 2016 finals in France after having knee surgery.

The 31-year-old West Brom defender is expected to be out of action for six months after damaging his anterior cruciate ligament.

"It's a big blow for Chris and everyone is feeling for him right now," said West Brom head coach Tony Pulis.

"It will be disappointing for us not to have him for the rest of the season because he is a terrific player who gives the team great balance.

"But obviously it is made even more cruel because it has denied him a career highlight with Northern Ireland this summer."