Campbell returns to training for England

England defender Sol Campbell was back in training today and poised to return to the line-up for the Euro 2004 qualifier against…

England defender Sol Campbell was back in training today and poised to return to the line-up for the Euro 2004 qualifier against Macedonia at Southampton on Wednesday.

The Arsenal star missed the 2-1 win over Slovakia at Bratislava on Saturday due to a stomach upset.

With Kieron Dyer shaking off a slight back strain, Eriksson has no pressing injury worries ahead of Wednesday game.

Indeed, Rio Ferdinand, who is absent with a knee injury, was the only member of Eriksson's first-choice line-up definitely out.

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Campbell was expected to return to the heart of the defence, possibly partnering Gareth Southgate and meaning Jonathan Woodgate would have to drop down to the bench.

Eriksson's other main selection decision will be over the make-up of his midfield, how to best use Paul Scholes and whether he should shift to a 4-3-3 formation incorporating striker Alan Smith.

AFP