Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has been ruled out of Euro 2012 with a thigh injury, the Football Association have confirmed.
Frank Lampard, who turns 34 next month, suffered a thigh injury in training on Wednesday and went for a scan on Thursday afternoon to discover the extent of the damage.
Commenting on Frank Lampard's Euro 2012 absence, England manager Roy Hodgson said:
"It's a huge blow for the team, especially coming after the loss of another senior player in Gareth Barry.
"The fact that the doctor cannot guarantee Frank could take part in any of the group matches means we have to replace him in the central midfield area."
England manager Roy Hodgson added: "Apart from it being a huge blow to me and the team, I'm especially disappointed for Frank himself.
"He has been in very good form and was looking forward to the tournament.
"He made a huge contribution towards us qualifying for the Euros so it is cruel to be forced out through injury just before the tournament."
The Football Association said Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson will be called into the squad - subject to agreement from UEFA's medical team - as a replacement for Frank Lampard.
from BBC
