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    Capello rules Rio out of England-Andorra

    By Soccernet staff

    Friday, September 5, 2008

    Rio Ferdinand's stiff back will keep him out of England's match with Andorra in Barcelona. However, the central defender is still expected to play against Croatia in Zagreb on Saturday. The 29-year-old has been struggling with a stiff back all week and has been sitting out training sessions as England prepare to play their first qualifier for the 2010 World Cup. Coach Fabio Capello confirmed the Manchester United man's absence in a press conference on Friday but spoke of his hope of being able ...

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