Six out of England squad

Steve McClaren’s massive England squad for this week’s friendly with Holland has been trimmed down to 22 following the withdrawal of half a dozen players this evening.

Aside from full-back Gary Neville, who was pulled out by Alex Ferguson yesterday after aggravating a calf injury in the win against Blackburn, McClaren has also shed striker Darren Bent, midfielders Stewart Downing and Scott Parker and Tottenham defender Ledley King.