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Milner replaces injured Carrick

01 Jun 2009 - 07:48:56

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Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick will miss England's World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan and Andorra due to a foot injury.

Carrick has been replaced in Fabio Capello's squad by Aston Villa's James Milner.

The 27-year-old had earlier spoken of his desire to build on a fine season with United to ensure his place in England's squad should they reach next summer's World Cup finals in South Africa.

He told The People: "I'd say this has been my best season since I came to United, definitely. Moving to United has improved my game no end.

"It's great to be back in the England squad. I never let it affect me or my game when I wasn't being picked, even though I love playing for my country.

"The World Cup next year will be a massive thing to be part of and it would be great if I made the squad.

"I just want to keep improving and hopefully that will be enough to keep me in the picture for England."