Rio, Gerrard out of England squad

England will head into their Euro 2012 showdown with Montenegro without Rio Ferdinand and Steven Gerrard.

The Three Lions need a draw in Podgorica on Friday to book their place at next summer's European Championship finals.

And Capello has decided they can achieve that mission without two men who have amassed a combined total of 167 caps.

Gerrard had already said he did not believe he was fit enough to be involved after only just recovering from a groin injury.

However, although Ferdinand was expected to be involved after shaking off the hamstring strain he suffered at West Brom in August and featuring in his side's last three games, Capello has decided the [...]

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