Manchester United have confirmed Chris Smalling has fallen ill while on holiday in Bali after pictures emerged on social media of him receiving medical treatment.

The 26-year-old appears was pictured with a neck brace and a bandage around his head as he signed a United shirt.

Smalling is believed to have jetted off to the Indonesian island to relax after England’s Euro 2016 campaign in France this summer.

A statement on the club's official website said: "Manchester United can clarify Chris Smalling has had food poisoning during his holiday which resulted in him fainting on Sunday.

"The 26-year-old defender was taken to the hospital and is now feeling fine. Smalling is currently on vacation following his time with England at Euro 2016 before reporting back for pre-season training later this month."

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Unconfirmed reports had previously suggested he had been stung by a jellyfish during surfing lessons.

Another image of Smalling later emerged, appearing to show a large cut above his right eye.