Injury rules midfielder out of England football showdown

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March 22, 2017 5:16 PM

The 29-year-old will however remain with the Germany squad who face Azerbaijan on Sunday in a World Cup qualifier.

Germany's midfielder Sami Khedira and Emre Can (R) take part in a training session March 21, 2017, on the eve of the friendly football match between Germany and England

Sami Khedira will miss Germanys friendly international with England on Thursday as the Juventus holding midfielder has a swollen ankle, his football federation said on Wednesday.

"We decided to rest Sami for the England game, but it really is just a precaution," Germany assistant coach Marcus Sorg said.

The 29-year-old will however remain with the Germany squad who face Azerbaijan on Sunday in a World Cup qualifier.

Germany have already said that light injuries to Manuel Neuer, Mesut Özil, Julian Draxler and Mario Gomez will keep those players sidelined for the England game too.

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