Source: Daily_Mail
Gareth Barry to miss England's World Cup opener against USA
Gareth Barry has confirmed he will sit out England's World Cup opener against the USA 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 tomorrow.[LNB] Get used to the view: Gareth Barry (left) says he will be sidelined for England's World Cup opener[LNB]Fighting fit: Barry wants to be 100 per cent before making his comeback[LNB]However, coach Fabio Capello has already declared that Barry wasunlikely to face the USA for fear of jeopardising his return to fullfitness.[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 said.[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 this 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.[LNB] Jermain Defoe fears his goals might not get a place in opener against USWe're just all over the place with these balls, says USA keeper Howard'Flying' Barry is grounded by Capello: Fabio won't risk fit-again ace for USA[LNB]
