England coach Fabio Capello has explained releasing Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor from his squad.

Agbonlahor suffered a minor hamstring problem in training on Thursday that was enough to convince Capello he would not be able to play against Spain or Sweden next Tuesday, leaving him with no option to head back to the Midlands.

"I decided that Agbonlahor will go home," said Capello.

"It is a little thing but out of respect to the club it is no good to put him forward for the next game because he won't be 100% fit.

"I was really happy when I selected him too because at this moment he is in fantastic form."