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England defender Chris Smalling has been enjoying a break in the sun with girlfriend Sam Cooke in the Bahamas.

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By . John Drayton . It proved to be a miserable World Cup for Chris Smalling, with the Manchester United defender part of the England squad which bombed out in the group stage at Brazil. But the 24-year-old has already put the South American disappointment behind him by spending time in the off-season with girlfriend Sam Cooke. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Van Gaal will rebuild United - Yorke . Soak up the sun: Chris Smalling poses with girlfriend Sam Cooke while on holiday after the World Cup . Final fling: Smalling played the full 90 minutes in England's 0-0 draw with Costa Rica . Flops: Smalling's World Cup appearance came after England were already eliminated from Brazil 2014 . VIDEO Van Gaal will rebuild United - Yorke . The pair posed for a selfie while on holiday, before Smalling prepares to return to pre-season training with the Red Devils. On a personal level the centre-back, proved faultless in Brazil as he played just one match in the 0-0 draw with Costa Rica, by which stage England were already eliminated. But in travelling with the England squad, Smalling is allowed extra time off before returning for Manchester United's pre-season which began on Monday.