Carroll facing lengthy lay-off

Swansea's England Under-21 international Tom Carroll faces up to six weeks on the sidelines due to ankle ligament damage.Carroll, who is on loan from Tottenham, was hurt during England Under-21s' 1-0 victory over the Czech Republic last Friday.He scored the only goal as England triumphed in Prague.A Swansea spokesman has confirmed that the 22-year-old midfielder is now expected to be out for between four and six weeks.Carroll has so far made 18 appearances for the Swans after joining them last summer on a season-long loan. Swansea manager Garry Monk, meanwhile, is understood to be awaiting results of a scan on winger Jefferson Montero, who reportedly suffered a muscle strain playing for Ecuador against Mexico last weekend. Swansea resume their Barclays Premier League on campaign on Saturday when they host Hull City.

Source: PA