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."