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Defender Ledley King has withdrawn from the England squad to face Croatia in the Euro 2008 qualifier in Zagreb.Defender Ledley King has withdrawn from the England squad to face Croatia in the Euro 2008 qualifier in Zagreb.
The Tottenham skipper has pulled out of Wednesday's match as a precaution to protect a knee injury. The Tottenham skipper, 25, has pulled out of Wednesday's match as a precaution to protect a knee injury.
More to follow. King had surgery on a long-standing problem over the summer while he was recovering from a broken foot, however the knee keeps flaring up after games.
His absence should be off-set by the return of Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand after a back spasm.
Ferdinand missed Saturday's 0-0 draw with Macedonia and was replaced in the centre of defence by King, who took the plaudits in a disappointing performance.
Coach Steve McClaren said: "Rio has trained and it's good to have him back with us."