Dyer Pulls Out of England Squad


By Matthew Jones
May 15 2003

We reported that Kieron Dyer had been named in Sven's England squad, but today it was revealed that Joe Cole will be replacing him. Dyer has an injury and has been forced to pull out of the squad ahead of the friendly with South Africa.

Dyer Pulls Out of England Squad

Newcastle midfielder Kieron Dyer has been forced to withdraw from the England squad due to injury.

Joe Cole, who was originally named in the Under-21 squad will be the man to replace him. Cole will move up a step in the England camp ahead of next week's friendly against South Africa in Durban.

Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson told www.TheFA.com: "I am disappointed to lose Kieron. However, in Joe Cole I know I have a very good player who already has international experience and I am confident he'll do a good job for the team."

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