Downing in for Lennon

Oct 9 2010

Stewart Downing has been called into the England squad for their Euro 2012 qualifier with Montenegro after Aaron Lennon was ruled out with a sore back.

The Tottenham winger missed training on Friday after reporting the problem and after further tests on Saturday morning, it was decided to release him back to his club for further treatment.

Lennon, who has not played for England since the World Cup, is the second player to leave camp in as many days after Phil Jagielka's withdrawal with a hamstring injury.

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