England full-back Leighton Baines insists he is focused on Euro 2012 rather than his own future.

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Phil Jagielka stretches during an England training session yesterday

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Phil Jagielka was originally on the standby list

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Gareth Barry suffered a stomach injury against Norway on Saturday

Roy Hodgson calls on Phil Jagielka as Gareth Barry is forced to withdraw from England's Euro 2012 squad

Roy Hodgson lost the second member of his original 23-man Euro 2012 squad to injury yesterday when Gareth Barry was forced to withdraw after scans revealed the extent of damage in a stomach muscle torn during Saturday's friendly win over Norway.

Gareth Barry

England midfielder Gareth Barry ruled out of Euro 2012

Gareth Barry will play no part at Euro 2012 after the FA confirmed the midfielder has been forced to pull out due to a lower abdomen injury.

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The stand-out left back this season, his dead-ball expertise and excellent crossing ability mean he is surely guaranteed a spot in England’s Euro 2012 squad.

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