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Wilshere out for England with Pickford to face Netherlands

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere will miss England's friendly against Netherlands in Amsterdam on Friday with a tendon problem.

Wilshere was in line for a first international appearance since Euro 2016, having battled back from persistent injury issues to regain a place in Arsene Wenger's first-team plans this season.

Speaking at a pre-match news conference, England boss Gareth Southgate played down fears the 26-year-old's latest setback was significant, and Wilshere could still feature when Italy travel to Wembley next week.

"Jack just felt some tendinopathy in his knee," Southgate said. "It's a problem he's had before, nothing too serious.