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Everton are handed a injury blow as left-back Lucas Digne is ruled out of France's Nations League final against Spain and forced to head home with hamstring problem

Everton defender Lucas Digne has withdrawn from the France squad due to a minor hamstring injury.

Left-back Digne, 28, was an unused substitute in France's Nations League win against Belgium and will play no part in Sunday's final against Spain.

Everton said on their official website: 'The Everton left-back will return to USM Finch Farm to be assessed by the club's medical team.

Lucas Digne will not be involved in Sunday's Nations League final against Spain
Digne (centre) felt 'muscle pain' in training on Tuesday, the French Football Federation said

'Digne was on the bench for France's 3-2 Nations League semi-final victory over Belgium in Munich on Thursday night and will now miss the world champions' final clash against Spain on Sunday.