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West Ham wing-back Michail Antonio to pull out of England squad

West Ham wing-back Michail Antonio is set to pull out of the England squad.

The 26-year-old suffered a hamstring injury in the 3-2 defeat against Leicester, with manager Slaven Bilic confirming he may withdraw from the side.

Hammers boss Slaven Bilic said after the match today: “(Michail) felt a hamstring. We have to assess him in the next couple of days.

“He might have to withdraw from England."

England are preparing to face Germany in an international friendly, before they are due to battle against Lithuania in a World Cup 2018 qualifier.

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