Source: Team_Talk
Heskey ruled out of Ukraine clash
Heskey was substituted just 14 minutes into Saturday's 4-0 win over Slovakia after pulling up with what Fabio Capello described as 'cramp'.[LNB]However, the Football Association have confirmed scans to Heskey's left hamstring have left little alternative other than for him to withdraw.[LNB]The news will be a blow to Capello, who views Heskey as an integral part of his future plans.[LNB]He has been in impressive form recently too and before his enforced exit last night scored his first international goal for almost six years to put England ahead.[LNB]It is the second withdrawal in less than 24 hours as Carlton Cole was ruled out immediately following the completion of England's win over Slovakia after suffering a thigh strain.[LNB]Capello called Tottenham's Darren Bent up as a replacement on Saturday night and the FA have indicated there will be no further additions to the England squad at this time.[LNB]Heskey's Villa team-mate Gabriel Agbonlahor would have been an obvious alternative but he pulled out of England Under-21 duty in Norway last week with a hamstring problem.[LNB]The possibility of Kevin Davies getting a first call-up was ruled out by Capello last night, as were the chances of Michael Owen earning a recall.[LNB]"Michael Owen played 20 minutes in his last game, it is not enough," declared Capello.[LNB]"And it would not be Kevin Davies either."[LNB][LNB] England 4/9, Draw 3/1, Ukraine 6/1
