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Everton fullback Oviedo out of World Cup

Everton fullback Bryan Oviedo is out of Costa Rica's World Cup squad.

He confirmed he will be unable to feature in Brazil after breaking his leg while playing for Everton in the FA Cup against Stevenage in late January.

On Saturday night he Tweeted: "I just got the news. I gave my best, but I can not be at the World Cup. I know my team are going to do a great job. Thanks for the support."

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