Butland breaks finger to add to England injury woes

England's Jack Butland has withdrawn from the squad for Friday's friendly against Germany after suffering a broken finger in training.

The Stoke City goalkeeper had been widely tipped to start the game against the world champions at Wembley but now adds to a lengthy injury list for boss Gareth Southgate.

Chelsea's Danny Drinkwater declined a call-up on fitness grounds.

Butland, who has returned to Stoke to be assessed by his club's medical staff, sustained a broken ankle when England faced Germany in March 2016.

That injury and multiple further complications kept the 24-year-old out of action for more than a year but he has been an ever present for Mark Hughes' side in the Premier League this season.