Terry set to miss England clash with Brazil as Capello's woes mount up

13 November 2009 14:28
John Terry is set to be ruled out of England's clash with Brazil as Fabio Capello's injury crisis deepens.[LNB]The Three Lions skipper was injured during a training session ahead of Saturday's clash with the South Americans.[LNB]If Terry does miss out, the captain's armband could go to Wayne Rooney given the number of senior players sidelined.[LNB] Big blow: John Terry (right) is the latest England player to be injured[LNB]Chelsea defender Terry suffered a swollen achilles blocking a shot from Jermaine Jenas during their preparations in Qatar.[LNB]The 28-year-old defender was due speak at a press conference in the Ritz CarltonHotel on Friday but did not emerge, with Gareth Barry taking his place instead.[LNB]Capello remains hopeful that Terry will be available but it is understood that is overly-optimistic.[LNB] Double trouble: Terry (left) is set to join Frank Lampard on the sidelines[LNB]'He has hurt his ankle and we need to check him but I think he will be okay,' said the Italian.[LNB]Although England's medical team are yet to make a final decision onTerry, he is almost certainly out of the friendly in Doha. The bruisingis unlikely to subside over the weekend.[LNB]Contender: Wayne Rooney[LNB]It is the latest blow for England, who are already without key menFrank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand, David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, GlenJohnson, Ashley Cole, Emile Heskey, Carlton Cole and David James forthe glamour friendly in the Middle East.[LNB]Lampard flew home on Thursday after suffering a thigh injury in training. [LNB]A number of key players were unavailable to Capello despite the prestige of playing the Brazilians.[LNB]Manchester United striker Rooney is behind Terry, Ferdinand, Gerrardand Lampard in the pecking order but he may now become skipper bydefault.[LNB]However, Capello may decide that Manchester City midfielder Barry is a safer bet.[LNB] Crocked England star Frank Lampard ruled out until Christmas as FA face huge bill over flight farceLampard to miss England v Brazil: Chelsea star could be out until 2010Rooney would walk into Brazil team, says England midfielder LampardUnited I stand: I won't follow Ronaldo out of Manchester, says RooneyCarlo Ancelotti: I'll rest England stars John Terry and Frank Lampard for CapelloCHELSEA FC

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