Scans confirmed the midfielder picked up a lower abdomen problem against Norway at the weekend and he will be replaced in the squad by Phil Jagielka.
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson had been on standby, but England boss Roy Hodgson has opted for the Everton defender.
Jagielka was left out of the initial squad but played the full 90 minutes of Saturday's 1-0 victory in Oslo where he impressed alongside former team-mate Joleon Lescott.
"I am very disappointed to lose Gareth," said Hodgson, who will finalise his 23-man squad on Tuesday morning.
"Not only was he a member of my original squad but he has featured prominently in the England team over the last few years.
"I know how much he wanted to be part of the tournament but I'm sure he will still have a part to play with England after the Euros. I wish him a speedy recovery."
Danny Welbeck and Glen Johnson had been doubts with ankle and toe injuries respectively, but their problems now appear to have cleared up and they will report for duty on Tuesday.
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