Carlton Cole and Emile Heskey injuries open door to Michael Owen for England

05 November 2009 01:10
Hamstrung: Carlton Cole walks off the pitch injured[LNB]Carlton Cole and Emile Heskey are doubtful for England duty next week after both strikers were substituted on Wednesday night which may mean a recall for Michael Owen.[LNB]West Ham's Cole was withdrawn in the 32nd minute suffering from a hamstring injury and Villa's Heskey did not appear for the second half after complaining of a back spasm. Both will be assessed over the next 24 hours.[LNB]But they must be considered doubts for the prestigious friendly against Brazil in Qatar, which may leave England manager Fabio Capello no option but to bring Manchester United's Owen back into the fold.[LNB]West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola said of Cole: 'It's a hamstring but it doesn't look too serious.'[LNB] Back in the running: Manchester United striker Michael Owen nets against CSKA[LNB]Villa manager Martin O'Neill said: 'All we know at the moment is that Emile has a spasm. It could be something that comes and goes.'[LNB] West Ham 2 Aston Villa 1: Zavon Hines the hero as striker comes to Gianfranco Zola's rescue Gianfranco Zola insists he didn't go at it Hammers and tongs with furious Guillermo Franco Burnley defender Tyrone Mears reveals he could have been a Rugby League star before Manchester City came calling WEST HAM FC NEWS FROM ALL ACROSS THE WEB[LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People:Gianfranco Zola, Michael Owen, Fabio Capello, Emile HeskeyPlaces:United Kingdom, Brazil, Qatar

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