Media speculation is rife that John Terry will declare himself fit for England’s Euro 2008 qualifier with Russia. A knee injury has kept the influential defender sidelined as specialists decide whether or not to operate. Terry could spark a club v country row by declaring himself fit against the wishes of club medical staff.

The skippers injury is believed to have been caused by a small piece of floating bone in the knee joint. Sol Campbell deputised for John Terry against Estonia at the weekend. Reports from the England camp suggest that McClaren is considering moving Micah Richards from right back to centre back for the game in Moscow. Richards preferred position is centre back a role which he excels in for Manchester City.