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Lampard touch and go against Russia

by Alexander Banks on Tuesday, September 4th, 2007

Lampard touch and go against Russia England coach Steve McClaren says Frank Lampard is "50-50" to play in next week's Euro 2008 qualifying match against Russia. SBG Global has England at +650 betting odds to win the EURO 2008.

Frank Lampard has been ruled out of Saturday's encounter with Israel because of a thigh muscle tear.

He has returned to his club, Chelsea, for treatment – and Steve McClaren said: "Frank came and joined us, we looked at the scans and have liaised with Chelsea. He may be 50-50 for next week – and Chelsea are giving him every chance of being available for us."

He added: "He's gone back there for rehab – the injury is not as serious as we first thought, although hopefully we'll assess him on Saturday."

Steven Gerrard was among four high-profile absentees from training as the debate over his availability for England's crucial Euro 2008 double-header with Israel and Russia continues.

The Liverpool captain has played only once since breaking a toe against Toulouse three weeks ago and Reds boss Rafael Benitez has expressed doubt as to whether Gerrard will be fit for both games, when England will require a minimum of four points to retain any realistic hope of reaching the European Championship finals in Austria and Switzerland next summer.

SBG has posted European Football betting odds to win the EURO 2008:

GERMANY +400

ITALY +450

NETHERLANDS +500

ENGLAND +650

SPAIN +750

PORTUGAL +850

CZECH REPUBLIC +950

SWITZERLAND +950

TURKEY +1200

CROATIA +1200

SWEDEN +1200