Russia vs England EURO Qualifier: Frank Lampard Likely to Play the Match

Ahead of the upcoming EURO 2008 qualifying match against Russia, England midfielder Frank Lampard is expected to come back in the England line up. England will play in 4-3-3 formation against Russia. The Chelsea striker missed last three qualifiers of England because of his injury. Now, it seems that Frank Lampard is coming back in the crucial match.

Bangkok Post reported:
Gareth Barry, so capable in replacing Lampard, would retain his place in midfield alongside Steven Gerrard, with Shaun Wright- Phillips missing out as England field a front three of Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen and Steven Gerrard.
Captain John Terry remains a major doubt in the middle of defence as he struggles to overcome a knee injury, while Ashley Cole will definitely not start, having damaged his ankle in Saturday's 3-0 win over Estonia.

For England, it is very shocking that they are missing some important players ahead of their match in Moscow. England defeated Russian in the home match last month by 3-0. Though it seems that England dominated in the match over Russia, it was not the case. Rather the match was competitive. Now, no doubt, ahead of the home match against England, Russia must play their best to take the revenge of it. So, the fans can expect a competitive match.

Russia vs England EURO 2008 Qualifier: England Worry for Injury against Determined Russia

England is now waiting for their upcoming important match against Russia in EURO 2008 qualifier. The match will take place in Moscow, Russia. The match is expected to be very exciting because of the current situation of both England and Russia in Group E. Russia has to win the match to keep their hopes alive in the tournament. A win is also very important for England to ensure their qualifying in EURO 2008.

England has some injury problem. However, it is a good news for England that striker Wayne Rooney has got his form back and now expected to give something special in the next match against Russia. Steven Gerrard is now in good form and John Terry as well as Michael Owen are not fully fit to participate in the match.

Bleacher Report reported:

Given their recent play—including a 3-0 win over Russia at Wembley just last month—you would presume so. But this match is fraught with danger.
To counter the Russians, England will be employing a 4-3-3 instead of their customary 4-4-2. What's more, captain John Terry won't be 100 percent healthy, and Ashley Cole is out with an injury he suffered against Estonia.
Elsewhere on the roster, Steven Gerrard is a man searching for his best form. With Michael Owen still working towards full fitness, the spine of the team won't be as strong as England would like.

Huge excitement among the fans is now observed ahead of the match. If England loses the match then it will be very hard for them to get into ENRO 2008 competition. So, England players must try their best to clinch another win over Russia. However, Russia will also try their best to win the match. Now, let us see if Russia can keep themselves active in the tournament.

Russia vs England EURO 2008 Qualifier Preview

Russia vs England match is now the center of attraction to the fans of both sides. The upcoming EURO 2008 qualifying match, both teams are confident to win the match. To both the teams, the upcoming match is a ‘do or die’ match and the winner of the match will be one step ahead to win the ticket of EURO 2008. Today I got a review of the Group E match of the competition in Setanta Sports website.

Russia has no alternative of winning the match in order to keep their hopes alive in the tournament. However, for England the situation is not so crucial. Even if they lost the match, they will have chance to make it to the final of EURO 2008. No doubt, England must try heart and soul to win the match and ensure their qualifying to EURO 2008.

It is head to say anything about the result of the match. Russia will play at the home soil. So, they will get the home support. On the other hand, England has to cope up with the new environment. England has recently defeated Estonia at the home soil by 3-0. This was the fifth consecutive 3-0 victory. Russian also suffered such a defeat to England last month. So, now it is time to take the revenge of that defeat. I think, Russia vs England match will be very competitive as players of both teams will try their best to win the match.

Russia vs England: England Just Needs a Win to Get into the EURO 2008

Russia vs England upcoming EURO 2008 qualifying match will be held on 17 October 2007. England has recently defeated Estonia in their home match by 3-0. So, you can understand that English players now in good form. However, Russia will play at home. So, they will have some advantages in the match. England currently stands at no 2 position of Group E ahead of Russian by 5 points paying one match more. For Russia, they have to win the match to keep their probability of getting entrance to the final competition of EURO 2008. If they lose the match then England will certainly get the ticket of EURO 2008.

The Jakarta Post reported:

If England wins or draws in Moscow, Croatia will advance from Group E. England has to win in Moscow to qualify.
"Believe me, on Wednesday, I will be a bigger England fan that anyone in England," Croatia coach Slaven Bilic said.
England won its fifth consecutive qualifier on Saturday, with a 3-0 victory over Estonia at Wembley. But Wednesday's match is on an unfamiliar artificial field in Moscow.

So, you can realize that how important the match is for the two teams. Croatia is also looking at this match as they can also confirm their entrance in EURO 2008 if England can win the match. Now, let us see if Russia can survive in the tournament winning the match against England at the home soil.