Andros Townsend of Tottenham has been ruled out of England's World Cup roster with an ankle injury.

Townsend will undergo surgery on the ankle.

"Following further examination and consultation, Andros Townsend is to undergo surgery on his left ankle on Thursday (tomorrow) after damaging ligaments during  our fixture against Stoke City last Saturday," read a Spurs statement. "The injury is likely to sideline the young winger for up to ten weeks."