Source: Daily_Mail
Michael Carrick ruled out of Switzerland qualifier
ShareManchester United's Michael Carrick has pulled out of the England squad for Saturday's 2012 European Championship qualifier with Switzerland due to injury. [LNB]The midfielder reported for duty on Monday evening carrying a 'knock' sustained in the Champions League final and has been unable to train. [LNB] Out of action: Carrick will miss England's qualifier against Switzerland through injury [LNB]On the ball: It was Carrick's first call-up since the World Cup [LNB]After further examination by England's medical staff it has been decided to release Carrick back to Old Trafford for treatment, leaving coach Fabio Capello with 24 remaining members of his squad. [LNB]Carrick is believed to be suffering from a hip injury. It is a blow for the player, who was hoping to make an impression after being called into the England squad for the first time since last summer's World Cup. [LNB]His form had improved markedly over the second half of the season, although he was overshadowed by Barcelona's brilliant midfield in Saturday's Champions League final defeat. [LNB]It was likely Carrick would have been limited to a substitutes' role anyway, with Scott Parker, Jack Wilshere and Frank Lampard tipped to start. [LNB]He is the third player to withdraw. Fulham keeper David Stockdale has been replaced by West Ham's Robert Green and Jermain Defoe pulled out with a wrist injury. [LNB] Rio's row with Capello over: Pair patch things up after captaincy controversyFabio faces Rio after captaincy snub as England prepare for Swiss showdown Capello fears England players don't have the mental strength to copeKenny Dalglish: Wilshere belongs in Capello's team, not with England's kids Explore more:People: Fabio Capello, Michael Carrick, Jack Wilshere, Robert Green, Frank Lampard, Jermain Defoe Places: Barcelona, United Kingdom, Switzerland
