Source: Telegraph
Northern Ireland v Albania: Manchester United's Jonny Evans withdraws from squad
Evans was returning home today after taking a knock on his knee during the Carling Cup victory over Aston Villa on Sunday at Wembley. [LNB]The decision was taken when he was re-assessed this morning by the Northern Ireland medical staff after missing training last night. [LNB]Chelsea v Liverpool: History old and new gives Rafa Benitez hope over expectationWhy Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland will be the big victims of FIFA quotasSir Alex Ferguson set to give United youngsters a chance in Carling CupNigel Worthingtons Northern Ireland make amends with solid displayHowever, there was no improvement overnight and Evans will continue treatment at his club. [LNB]Manager Nigel Worthington has called up Evans' brother Corry, who is also a Manchester United player. [LNB]The 19 year-old is currently in San Marino with the Under-21 squad for a Uefa championship qualifier tonight and will join up with the senior squad on Wednesday. [LNB]Worthington is short of defenders as Aaron Hughes and Chris Baird have been rested, Gareth McAuley is injured and Shane Duffy has opted to play for the Republic of Ireland. [LNB]
