MUFC
21-06-2006, 02:10 PM
England have received a double boost with news that scans on Rio Ferdinand and Gary Neville have proved encouraging.
Ferdinand limped out of Tuesday night's 2-2 draw with Sweden with a groin problem, but his scan showed no damage.
And Neville, out after injuring his calf in training on the eve of the win over Trinidad & Tobago, is showing significant improvement as he works towards full fitness.
The scan results provided a welcome shot in the arm for Sven-Goran Eriksson's squad, reeling after the loss of Michael Owen with a knee injury.
Director of communications Adrian Bevington said on the FA's official website: "Rio Ferdinand and and Gary Neville's injuries were scanned today at the team's base camp in Baden Baden. Both scans provided positive news.
"Rio picked up a groin injury during the match with Sweden last night.
"However, today's scan result was clear. Rio will now continue to be assessed by the medical staff on a daily basis ahead of Sunday's match with Ecuador.
"Gary Neville's scan was also positive. His calf injury which has kept him out of the past two games showed significant improvement. Gary will continue his rehab tommorow with fieldwork under the supervision of physio Gary Lewin."
Ferdinand limped out of Tuesday night's 2-2 draw with Sweden with a groin problem, but his scan showed no damage.
And Neville, out after injuring his calf in training on the eve of the win over Trinidad & Tobago, is showing significant improvement as he works towards full fitness.
The scan results provided a welcome shot in the arm for Sven-Goran Eriksson's squad, reeling after the loss of Michael Owen with a knee injury.
Director of communications Adrian Bevington said on the FA's official website: "Rio Ferdinand and and Gary Neville's injuries were scanned today at the team's base camp in Baden Baden. Both scans provided positive news.
"Rio picked up a groin injury during the match with Sweden last night.
"However, today's scan result was clear. Rio will now continue to be assessed by the medical staff on a daily basis ahead of Sunday's match with Ecuador.
"Gary Neville's scan was also positive. His calf injury which has kept him out of the past two games showed significant improvement. Gary will continue his rehab tommorow with fieldwork under the supervision of physio Gary Lewin."