Soccer

England’s Phil Jones ruled out of Germany game

Manchester United defender sustained a groin injury in 2-0 defeat to Chile at Wembley

England’s Phil Jones (right) will miss Tuesday’s game against Germany. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters
Sat Nov 16 2013 - 16:18

Manchester United defender Phil Jones has been ruled out England’s game against Germany on Tuesday.

The centre-back came off in the second half of the 2-0 defeat to Chile on Friday with a groin problem and he has now been sent back to Manchester United.

A statement from the FA read: “Phil Jones has been ruled out of England’s final match of 2013 against Germany on Tuesday evening.

“The Manchester United defender picked up his injury during England’s defeat to Chile on Friday evening, and following a scan today (Saturday) he has returned to his club.”