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Woakes and Ali ruled out of England's last game with Afghanistan

Image: England all-rounder Chris Woakes

All-rounders Chris Woakes and Moeen Ali have been ruled out of England's final World Cup match against Afghanistan after suffering injuries during the 15-run defeat to Bangladesh on Monday.

Both players were ruled out after having scans and will miss Friday's encounter in Sydney, when England will look to finish a miserable campaign with victory in their first-ever one-day international against the Asian nation.

Woakes left the Adelaide Oval with a protective boot on his left foot after he began to feel pain while he was batting as England sought to keep their World Cup alive.

Moeen suffered a side problem while he was bowling, although he was able to continue on and then take his place at the top of the batting order.

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