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The Nottinghamshire left-arm seamer has been struggling with the problem for some time and was rested for the last Test at The Oval to try to get him fit for the five-match one-day series.

But Sidebottom was not deemed fit enough to feature in Friday's 20-run triumph over the tourists at Headingley and after being given another fitness test at Trent Bridge on Monday, he was ruled out for the remainder of the series.

England had already called up Yorkshire all-rounder Tim Bresnan as cover for injuries to Sidebottom and Chris Tremlett, who is suffering with a heel problem, while captain Kevin Pietersen persuaded Steve Harmison to come out of retirement to feature at Headingley.

Both players will now stay with England's squad for the remainder of the series, which continues with a day-night international at Trent Bridge on Tuesday.