England's Daniel Sturridge ruled out of Ukraine match

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has been ruled out of England's World Cup 2014 qualifier in Ukraine  on Tuesday with a thigh injury.

Sturridge, 24, returned to his club side for treatment before Friday's 4-0 win against Moldova, and has not recovered in time for the trip to Kiev.

World Cup Qualifying Group H

	Played	Won	Points
England	7	4	15
Montenegro	8	4	15
Ukraine	7	4	14
Poland	7	2	10
Moldova	8	1	5
San Marino	7	0	0

 

 

Injuries to Wayne Rooney and Andy Carroll, plus the suspension of Danny Welbeck, had already left manager Roy Hodgson short of striking options.

No replacement will be called up.
Sturridge's withdrawal, after aggravating a thigh problem in last Sunday's victory against Manchester United, leaves Rickie Lambert and Jermain Defoe as the only available recognised front-men.