England's Delph ruled out of Euro 2016 squad

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(Reuters) - Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph has been ruled out of England's 23-man squad for next month's European Championship in France because of a groin strain.

Coach Roy Hodgson said on Thursday that Delph, who has struggled with injuries this season, would miss Friday's friendly against Australia in Sunderland and will now only be on his standby list for the tournament.