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Terry ruled out of Estonia match

England captain John Terry will miss Saturday's Euro 2008 qualifier against Estonia because of a knee problem.

The Chelsea defender was injured in training and after a scan was ruled out of the Group E game at Wembley.

The damage is not thought to be too bad and he could yet figure in Wednesday's encounter against Russia in Moscow.

Terry is likely to be replaced by Portsmouth defender Sol Campbell, who has not started a competitive game for his country in two years.

England coach Steve McClaren said: "He will remain with the squad and his injury will be assessed on a daily basis with a view to Wednesday's match."

Terry may not have played against Estonia even if he had been fit because he was only one booking away from a ban and McClaren was reluctant to risk losing his skipper for the tricky match in Moscow.

Striker Michael Owen will be fit for the double-header despite undergoing stomach surgery in Germany 13 days ago.

Wes Brown has pulled out with injury and Gareth Barry is likely to keep his place despite Frank Lampard's return.

Brown withdrew from the squad on Tuesday with a knee problem and returned to Manchester United for treatment.

Campbell sat out England's training session on Tuesday with an Achilles' problem but returned on Wednesday and Alan Smith (knee) was rested from both days as a precaution.

Strikers Dean Ashton and Andrew Johnson have already been withdrawn from McClaren's squad because of injuries.

Owen was thought to be a major doubt after surgery in Germany, but was deemed fit enough to be named as a substitute for Newcastle's Premier League game against Everton on Sunday.

He came off the bench with 16 minutes left and scored and he is confident of being able to play two games in four days.

Meanwhile Wayne Rooney, who has missed the last five England games due to suspension and injury, is hoping to rediscover the international form he showed during Euro 2004.

"My England career started well but it hasn't really been on track for the last year or two," said Rooney, who last scored for England in a competitive game against Croatia in the Euro 2004 finals.

"I've been frustrated with my form but it's not through lack of effort.

"I've given 110% every time I've played but for some reason it just hasn't happened.

"It just makes me more determined to put it right and start scoring again."

Rooney is expected to partner Owen in attack against Estonia.

"Michael is an important player, who scores lots of goals for England and I'm confident we can play together and do the job we need to do," said Rooney.

"It's different at club level because you're playing with people you train with every day.

"But if you're good enough, the chemistry will work and I'm confident that will be the case between myself and Michael."

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England squad: Robinson (Tottenham), James (Portsmouth), Carson (Aston Villa), Richards (Manchester City), Brown (Manchester United), Ferdinand (Manchester United), Terry (Chelsea), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Campbell (Portsmouth), Neville (Everton), Shorey (Reading), Lescott (Everton), Bentley (Blackburn), Gerrard (Liverpool), Lampard (Chelsea), Joe Cole (Chelsea), Wright-Phillips (Chelsea), Barry (Aston Villa), Downing (Middlesbrough), Young (Aston Villa), Smith (Newcastle), Owen (Newcastle), Crouch (Liverpool), Johnson (Everton), Defoe (Tottenham), Rooney (Manchester United).

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If this has any effect on the final scoreline then England REALLY have to take (another) look at themselves, Estonia should NOT cause our defence any problems at Wembley (that doesn't include Fat Paul).

Lescott I think deserves the spot now, but I expect Campbell to get it, which is a shame, cos this is the perfect opportunity to give Lescott international experience since it is a relatively weak team... And besides, he offers more of an attacking threat than most of our team based on his goals tally this season!

Honestly though, I can't believe our bad luck up front. I'm not that big a fan of Rooney--Owen although it should work v Estonia.

This is a must-win though and the players shouldn't take anything for granted even if the fans are expectant.