Source: Team_Talk
Barry ruled out of England opener
England midfielder Gareth Barry has confirmed he will sit out the Three Lions' World Cup opener against the United States on Saturday.[LNB] Barry has made a quicker than expected recovery from the ankle injury he suffered on Manchester City duty at the beginning of May.[LNB]Having been given a deadline of June 13, the day after the United States encounter in Rustenburg, to begin full training, the 29-year-old will actually start playing a major part in all sessions from Tuesday.[LNB]However, coach Fabio Capello has already declared that Barry was unlikely to face the USA for fear of jeopardising his return to full fitness.[LNB]And it seems the Italian has not changed his mind.[LNB]"I've been told I'm not playing against USA to give me more time," Barry told www.newsoftheworld.co.uk.[LNB]"I'll be back in full training with the team from tomorrow."[LNB]In Barry's absence, Capello looks likely to team Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard in central midfield on Saturday, with Joe Cole occupying the left-sided berth.[LNB]The trio all started Monday afternoon's 3-0 practice match win against the Platinum Stars, with Cole remaining on the pitch after half-time, when Wayne Rooney and Emile Heskey made their entrance.
