Trio released by England

ByPA Sport

Published 27/03/2015 at 23:04 GMT

Raheem Sterling, Leighton Baines and James Milner are to be released from the England squad and will not travel to Italy for Tuesday's friendly in Turin, manager Roy Hodgson has announced.

Raheem Sterling, left, is heading back to Liverpool after opening his England account

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Liverpool forward Sterling has a toe injury, Manchester City's Milner is carrying a knee problem and Baines will also return to his club Everton.

Danny Welbeck is also a doubt for the Italy game after injuring his knee in the 4-0 win over Lithuania on Friday night, Hodgson said in his post-match press conference.

The England manager also confirmed Southampton defender Ryan Bertrand will be joining up with the squad on Saturday.

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