England suffer another injury setback in Australia

Tongue was only named for the ODI series, while Bethell was set to take part in both the ODIs and five-match T20 series.

Allrounder James Coles and uncapped paceman Eddie Jack have been named as their replacements.

Bethell, who last played in July, arrived in Australia hoping to complete the final stages of his recovery from surgery to his right knee.

But the 23-year-old rising star suffered a setback at training in Perth earlier this week, with England deciding to send him home.

Bethell now faces a race against time to prove his fitness for the Test tour of South Africa, which starts in December.

"With a busy winter ahead, it was decided that he will return to the UK on Saturday before seeing a specialist," England said in a statement.

The three-match ODI series starts at Perth's Optus Stadium on Friday.