LAMPARD DROPPED - REPORTS
Frank Lampard was dropped for England's Euro 2008 qualifier against
Andorra.
Lampard suffered a hairline fracture to his wrist after being
struck by a ball in training on Monday, but was passed fit to play
with a protective cast by England physios.
However, according to a number of daily newspapers, coach Steve
McClaren decided not to play the Chelsea midfielder, and picked
Owen Hagreaves and Steven Gerrard in midfield.
Lampard tried to fly straight home after being omitted, but was
told to stay and return to England with the rest of the
squad.
Chelsea chiefs were keen to bring Lampard straight back to London
to check on the injury, and offered to send a private jet, but he
was made to stay with the England squad for the game in
Barcelona.
However, McClaren claims that Lampard was not dropped from the
side, and was merely left out as a precaution.
McClaren said: ""It is not worth taking the risk with his injury.
Of course he wants to play, but he understands the situation and is
here to support the team."
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Talk about face. 