Johnny Evans pulls out of Northern Ireland’s EURO 2012 qualification squad – International Football
Manchester United’s defender Johnny Evans has pulled out of Northern Ireland’s upcoming EURO 2012 qualification encounter against Estonia. The youthful defender who played complete 90 minutes for Manchester United in their latest
Premier League win over Norwich City will now not feature for his national team side against Estonia. The Irishman had ankle trouble earlier on in the season and it is that injury that has come back to haunt him once again as Manchester United contacted the
Northern Ireland contingent to request them for a leave for Evans.
Manchester United themselves will be hoping that Evans recovers in time for United’s upcoming Premier League clash against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 followed up by Manchester City’s trip to Old Trafford. In other news, Northern Ireland now find
themselves short at the back as Aaron Hughes has also pulled out of their squad with a groin injury along with Jamie Ward due to a hamstring problem. Evans is seen as one of the most experienced players at the Northern Ireland squad due to his extensive UEFA
Champions League experience with Manchester United.
The youthful defender played against A.C Milan two seasons ago in the UEFA Champions League and last season he also featured prominently for United in their UEFA Champions League semi-final against Schalke 04. Evans has played
at the left back spot for most of his career for his national team, a role that suits him due to the fact that his stronger foot is his left one.
Worthington, the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Northern-Ireland-c2972 manager said in his recent interview, "Jonny is not here and he won't be here. He has an ongoing ankle problem. He did play at the weekend but the feeling at his club is that he does need rest
and recuperation. We accept that and move on." Evans himself will be hoping that Northern Ireland gain a crucial win over http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Estonia-c2894 to salvage some pride in the EURO 2012 qualification process.
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