Smalling in hospital with food poisoning amid surfing accident rumours

Manchester United have announced that Chris Smalling has suffered food poisoning on holiday in Bali following the emergence of reports he had been injured in a surfing accident.
The 26-year-old, who was a part of the England squad which crashed out of Euro 2016 to Nordic minnows Iceland less than a week ago, was photographed wearing a neck brace and with a bandage around his head as he signed a United shirt from a hospital bed.
Smalling had headed for the Indonesian hot-spot following the end of England's run in France, but the photographs which surfaced on Monday were accompanied by claims that the defender came off a surfboard. It was also alleged that he may have been stung by a jellyfish following his fall.
But United moved to clear up the issue soon after, explaining that Smalling had merely contracted food poisoning.
"Manchester United can clarify Chris Smalling has had food poisoning during his holiday which resulted in him fainting on Sunday," read a club statement. "The 26-year-old defender was taken to the hospital and is now feeling fine.
"Smalling is currently on vacation in Bali following his time with England at Euro 2016 before reporting back for pre-season training later this month.
"Chris would like to thank everyone for their well wishes."
The defender, who played 55 games for Manchester United last season but was sent off in the FA Cup final win against Crystal Palace, was an ever-present for England during the Euros.