The FA's International Committee Chairman Noel White and Vice-Chairman Sir David Richards today issued the following statement on behalf of the International Committee from the team hotel in Barcelona.

"It is very disappointing to see reports today that we have or will 'summon' Steve McClaren to explain himself to the International Committee when we return to England.

"At a time when we are giving our full support to Steve and the England team ahead of tomorrow night's game with Andorra, these stories are very unhelpful.

"As the senior members of the committee, we can confirm that Steve, as normal, will attend the next international committee meeting as he and every England manager always has.

"There is nothing out of the ordinary with this, it is routine.

"We have been with the squad throughout the past week and it is obvious to us just how hard Steve and his coaching staff are working to get results.

"We would once again like to offer our full support to Steve and all the team."