England physio Gary Lewin stretchered off with embarrassing injury in World Cup match against Italy

ENGLAND’S players escaped without injury in the match against Italy, but the same can’t be said for the team’s unfortunate physio.

MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 14: England trainer Gary Lewin is stretchered off the field after a leg injury during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group D match between England and Italy at Arena Amazonia on June 14, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

ENGLAND’S players escaped without injury in today’s World Cup match against Italy, but the same cannot be said for the team’s unfortunate physio Gary Lewin.

Lewin embarrassingly dislocated his ankle while celebrating England’s goal to Daniel Sturridge in the second half.

The incident caused a stoppage in play before he was eventually stretchered from the field.

Making matters worse for Lewin was the fact England went on to lose 2-1 to Italy.

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The team’s official Twitter feed swiftly confirming the severity of the injury.

England physio Gary Lewin is stretchered off the field after dislocating his ankle during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Group D match between England and Italy.

“England physio Gary Lewin was injured during celebrations for england’s goal,” the post said. “He has dislocated his ankle. Get well soon Gary #3Lions.”

England manager Roy Hodgson said Lewin landed awkwardly on a water bottle after leaping in the air to celebrate.

Lewin is now heading back to England.

Can't believe my old Physio Gary lewin being stretchered off. 1st time that's ever happened. Hope he knows what to do. Ice 1st Gary!!!

— Ray Parlour (@RealRomfordPele) June 14, 2014

Sub-type: comment CAPTION: Can't believe my old Physio Gary lewin being stretchered off. 1st time that's ever happened. Hope he knows what to do. Ice 1st Gary!!!— Ray Parlour (@RealRomfordPele) June 14, 2014

I once fell off the couch celebrating a goal in FIFA. I know how Gary Lewin feels.

— Maxi Rodriguez (@FutbolIntellect) June 14, 2014

Sub-type: comment CAPTION: I once fell off the couch celebrating a goal in FIFA. I know how Gary Lewin feels.— Maxi Rodriguez (@FutbolIntellect) June 14, 2014