Lampard laid low by thigh tear

Frank Lampard is a major doubt for England’s crucial Group E fixtures against Israel and Russia after tearing a thigh muscle in training with Chelsea FC.
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Struggling Gudjohnsen to join Iceland

Eidur Gudjohnsen has been named in Iceland’s squad for the Group F fixtures with Spain and Northern Ireland though he may yet miss both games through injury.
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Toppmöller takes youthful option

Klaus Toppmöller has turned to youth ahead of Georgia’s fixture against Ukraine, with 16-year-old Levan Kenia the youngest of four uncapped players.
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Obžera’s time comes with Slovakia

Branislav Obžera’s UEFA Cup heroics for FC Artmedia Petržalka have earned the midfielder a place in the Slovakia squad for September’s two qualifying games.
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Ooijer on board again for Oranje

Netherlands coach Marco van Basten has named an expanded 25-man squad including fit-again defender André Ooijer for the games against Bulgaria and Albania.
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