Dean Henderson has told his England teammates to 'bring it home' after he was forced to withdraw from their Euro 2020 squad.
England have made an auspicious start to this summer's tournament after they defeated old foes Croatia 1-0 at Wembley on Sunday, courtesy of Raheem Sterling's second-half winner.
Manchester United goalkeeper Henderson was on the bench for the game with Jordan Pickford ahead of him in the pecking order in Gareth Southgate's side.
But the 24-year-old trained away from his fellow shot-stoppers Pickford and West Brom's Sam Johnstone at St. George's Park in the lead-up to the match due to a hip injury.
On Monday Henderson could only train in the gym as a result of the injury and has now pulled out of the squad as a result, with Sheffield United's Aaron Ramsdale taking his place.
It's come as a bitter blow for Henderson who was taking part in his first major international tournament but he has sent a message of support to the Three Lions for the rest of the Euros.
"I worked so hard to be in this position. I’m devastated to have to withdraw through injury!!" he tweeted, accompanied with an England flag and punch emojis.
"I want to wish my teammates all the best for the up and coming games. BRING IT HOME."
An FA statement said: "Henderson withdraws with a hip issue that would continue to limit his involvement in training throughout the tournament.
"Under UEFA regulations, squads are permitted to replace goalkeepers on medical grounds at any stage.
"The Manchester United goalkeeper will now return to his club for further assessment and rehabilitation ahead of the 2021/22 season."
