Scarby Posted 22 March 2005 Posted 22 March 2005 from BBC Crystal Palace striker Andrew Johnson has been forced to leave England's squad to meet Northern Ireland because of an ankle injury.Johnson was sent back to his club after a scan on Tuesday but captain David Beckham, who also had a scan on a back injury, was passed fit. Kieron Dyer missed training on Tuesday because of a foot injury and could yet be forced out of the party. England play Northern Ireland at Old Trafford and then take on Azerbaijan. Steven Gerrard, Stewart Downing, Jamie Carragher and Emile Heskey also missed Tuesday's session. They were in action for their clubs on Sunday but will train on Wednesday ahead of the Group 6 game on Saturday. Beckham's back problem is a persistent one but, after the scan, boss Sven-Goran Eriksson said it was "not a problem". Eriksson is not likely to call up a replacement for Johnson despite leaving Manchester United's Alan Smith out of his original squad. Birmingham's Emile Heskey was named as part of the squad for the first time since pulling out of the friendly against Ukraine in August 2004. Shame really this could have been the chance for AJ.
Random Burglar Posted 23 March 2005 Posted 23 March 2005 He has waited so long and now look whats happened!!
Ash Posted 23 March 2005 Posted 23 March 2005 Andy Johnson = Kevin Phillips. One season wonder , not good enough for England.
Alexikokopops Posted 23 March 2005 Posted 23 March 2005 Andy Johnson = Kevin Phillips.One season wonder , not good enough for England. 82361[/snapback] Ooooh you've opened a can of worms there me lad!!
Carlo Posted 23 March 2005 Posted 23 March 2005 Not quite a 1 season wonder me thinks, he scored over 20 goals last season and the same this in a higher quality league also However the jury is still out on whether he has what it takes or whether he is in the Phillips and Beattie mould??
Scow Posted 23 March 2005 Posted 23 March 2005 I'm not too fussed really. We need something different upfront, Johnson is too similar to Owen and Defoe.
Ash Posted 24 March 2005 Posted 24 March 2005 We need something different upfront 82461[/snapback] Who do you suggest then Mr Maher ?
Cobbo Posted 24 March 2005 Posted 24 March 2005 We need something different upfront 82461[/snapback] Who do you suggest then Mr Maher ? 82685[/snapback] Heskey
Scow Posted 25 March 2005 Posted 25 March 2005 We need something different upfront 82461[/snapback] Who do you suggest then Mr Maher ? 82685[/snapback] Heskey 82692[/snapback] Yes.
Bedford Fox Posted 26 March 2005 Posted 26 March 2005 One season wonder , not good enough for England A) I am gutted AJ got injured and B) How the hell is he a one season wonder when he was the second top league goalscorer in all english leagues last year! One season wonder your avin a laugh mate.
Ash Posted 27 March 2005 Posted 27 March 2005 IF Palace stay up this season , I bet you he won't score more than 20 goals next season.
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