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England goalkeeper Jack Butland out for SIX weeks after breaking his finger during training

Stoke No1 was forced to withdraw from the Three Lions squad on Thursday after picking up yet another frustrating injury

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ENGLAND goalkeeper Jack Butland has been ruled out for SIX weeks after breaking his finger during training.

The Stoke No1, 24, was forced to withdraw from the Three Lions squad on Thursday after picking up yet another injury.

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Jack Butland has been ruled out for six weeks with a broken fingerCredit: Reuters

Following his latest knock, Butland tweeted: "Bit of luck wouldn't go a miss, but can't keep me down for long! Be back soon."

The Potters ace was sidelined for 13 months when he fractured his ankle during a friendly win against Germany in March 2016.

The news will be an even more bitter pill to swallow for Butland - who was expected to start Friday night's game against Germany.

Gareth Southgate is now expected to pick Everton No1 Jordan Pickford over struggling West Ham stopper Joe Hart at Wembley.

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Jack Butland is now expected to miss six weeks with his latest injuryCredit: Reuters

Butland's withdrawal for the friendlies against Germany and Brazil is the latest in a long line for the Three Lions.

Harry Kane, Jordan Henderson, Raheem Sterling, Fabian Delph and Harry Winks have all pulled out of the squad through injury.


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Dele Alli was deemed not fit enough for selection after he sat out of Tottenham's win over Crystal Palace.

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England have been left so threadbare, they've called in a host of uncapped players, including Jack Cork and Tammy Abraham.

England keeper Jack Butland tries out basketball with NBA coach, Neal Meyer
Jack Butland was tipped to start in goal for England against Germany on FridayCredit: PA:Press Association

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Ruben Loftus-Cheek is expected to start the game at Wembley, with Pickford another potential debutant.

On his somewhat surprise inclusion, Burnley ace Cork - who has represented England at every level from Under-16 to Under-21 and also represented Great Britain at the 2012 London Olympics claimed: "I'm really, really happy.

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"We've had a good start to the season and you're probably not going to get many better opportunities to be in the England squad, because we are doing so well."

Jordan Pickford will now likely start ahead of Joe Hart for the Wemley clashCredit: EPA

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