Soccer:Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry has been ruled out of England's Euro 2012 squad with a lower abdomen injury, with Everton defender Phil Jagielka called up as his replacement.
The news was confirmed after Barry had a scan in the today.
“I am very disappointed to lose Gareth, not only was he a member of my original 23-man squad but he has featured prominently in the England team over the last few years,” said manager Roy Hodgson.
“I know how much he wanted to be part of the tournament but I’m sure he will still have a part to play with England after the Euros. I wish him a speedy recovery.”
Jagielka had been tipped to come in and strengthen Hodgson’s defensive options.
The Everton man was produced an excellent performance in Norway alongside Joleon Lescott - a pairing that kept Spain out in November and are now pressurising Chelsea duo John Terry and Gary Cahill.
They will report for duty at England’s Watford base tomorrow, along with the remainder of Hodgson’s 23-man squad.
That number will include Danny Welbeck and Glen Johnson, who had been doubts with ankle and toe injuries respectively.
However, it seems those problems have cleared up, along with Scott Parker’s Achilles injury, and the FA are anticipating having to make no further changes when they submit their official squad to Uefa at 11am tomorrow.
