FITNESS DOUBTS OVER GARY NEVILLE

Last updated : 20 June 2006 By Ed

From PA:

Eriksson said: "I don't think he will play against Sweden but he should be ready after that."

But now the England coach is "not sure" whether Neville can make a comeback at that juncture of the tournament.

"Gary Neville has not started running yet. He will have a scan on Wednesday. It will decide if he can start running or not.

"Will he play in the second round? We hope so - but we are not sure. Hopefully he will do running on Wednesday or Thursday but let's see what the scan says."

The Sun:

After the squad left the Buhlerhohe Schloss Hotel for Cologne, manager Michael Caspar said: "Gary played Elton songs. He's a serious guitar player."

Earlier this month, Gary, 31, confessed he hated the R'n'B and rap favoured by pals David Beckham and Rio Ferdinand — opting for love songs instead.