WATFORD have stated that Marlon King "voluntarily" left the Jamaican national team's training camp following claims that he was "expelled" for an alleged breach of discipline.

The Championship's top scorer had been expected to play against England at Old Trafford tomorrow (Saturday, June 3) as Sven-Goran Eriksson's men completed their competitive preparations ahead of the World Cup.

However, his hopes were ended at around midday yesterday (Thursday, June 1) when it was initially reported that King had been sent home amid assertions that he refused to apologise after breaking a squad curfew.

The Hornets released a statement shortly after which said: "Watford can confirm that striker Marlon King has voluntarily left the Jamaican national team training camp.

"The Hornets' striker was dissatisfied with the organisation and practice conditions provided by the Jamaican Football Federation concerns he has previously expressed to the management.

"After a fantastic long season, culminating in promotion ten days ago, Marlon is now looking forward to going on a much-needed holiday with his family and then concentrating on life in the Premier League with Watford."

The Hornets' stance was in marked contrast to that of Jamaican Federation president Crenston Boxhill. He reportedly said in a radio interview: "There was more to it than just breaking curfew and coming late, Marlon King was rude and unapologetic.

"In the discussion that the management team had with him, he was quite unapologetic, which was what really warranted him being expelled from the camp."