Hodgson facing England crisis as Wilshere, Sturridge, Johnson and Jones are all injured on Sunday... And Rooney is definitely ruled out of vital World Cup qualifiers
By JOHN DRAYTON
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England boss Roy Hodgson is facing the prospect of an injury crisis ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiying games against Moldova and Ukraine.
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney missed his side's 1-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday after suffering a cut head during training.
Phil Jones caught the striker with a high boot and United boss David Moyes says Rooney has 'no chance' of featuring for England.
Subbed: Jack Wilshere is forced off with stomach cramps during Arsenal's game with Tottenham
Jones is also an injury doubt for Hodgson after being forced off after just 37 minutes at Anfield.
The game's matchwinner, Daniel Sturridge, has been in red hot form this season, scoring three goals in Liverpool's opening three fixtures.
But after netting the winner over rivals United, the former Chelsea man admitted he had played through the pain barrier after picking up a thigh injury.
Sturridge said: 'I had a problem with my thigh before the game, it’s still hindering me now, but I went out and put on a good performance for the boys. Hopefully I’ll be okay for the (England) squad.'
There was yet more bad news for Hodgson at Anfield when youngster Andre Wisdom had to replace the injured Glen Johnson with just over 10 minutes left to play.
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere was also forced off with stomach cramps just before half-time in Arsenal's north London derby with Tottenham.
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