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Arsenal winger Oxlade-Chamberlain forced out of England squad

Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has pulled out of the England squad.

The winger reported for duty on Monday morning but, after picking up an ankle injury in Arsenal's friendly with Cologne on Sunday, has immediately been released back to his club.

Oxlade-Chamberlain's departure follows Sunday night's withdrawals of Joe Hart and Daniel Sturridge. Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has been called into Hodgson's squad.

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