Defensive woes for England
Afp, London
Embattled England manager Steve McClaren suffered two injury blows on Tuesday ahead of Friday's friendly with Brazil and next week's crucial Euro 2008 qualifier with Estonia as both Rio Ferdinand and Michael Dawson withdrew because of groin injuries.The duo's pulling out leaves McClaren with a defensive nightmare as he had already lost Gary Neville, Ashley Cole, Jonathan Woodgate and Micah Richards. Cole's back-up at left-back Wayne Bridge is also a major doubt for the game against Brazil, with Reading's Nicky Shorey standing by for his first full cap. Liverpool's Jamie Carragher could well win his 34th cap by partnering John Terry in the centre of defence, though, he faces competition from Dawson's Spurs team-mate Ledley King.
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