English national fut 14 coins team winger Andros Townsend will miss the World Cup because of a left ankle injury.
Tottenham said Wednesday the 22-year-old needs surgery to repair ligament damage and will be out for 10 weeks.
Townsend has made five appearances for England and was a candidate for the World Cup roster that England coach Roy Hodgson plans to announce May 12.
"He had a fantastic debut bursting onto the scene, and he did really well," Hodgson said. "I have been a bit disappointed for him that he has not had as much playing time over recent months ... but to see him ruled out like this with a serious ankle injury is a cruel blow."
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott and Southampton forward Jay Rodriguez already had been ruled out of the tournament because of injuries.
Hodgson remains hopeful Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Jack Wilshere will recover in time along with www.eafutcoins.co.uk Everton defender Phil Jagielka.
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