Bertrand out of England friendlies with back injury

Ryan Bertrand has withdrawn from England's squad for the friendlies with Netherlands and Italy due to a back injury.

The full-back has returned to Southampton for further tests on the problem, a decision that has been described by the Football Association as a precautionary measure.

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