Barry ruled out of England's EURO party

Posted Wednesday, May 30, 2012 by UEFA.com

England midfielder Gareth Barry has been ruled out of UEFA EURO 2012 by a groin injury and replaced in Roy Hodgson's 23-man squad by Everton FC defender Phil Jagielka.

Barry ruled out of England's EURO party
England's Gareth Barry leaves the field after suffering a groin injury against Norway on Saturday

England midfielder Gareth Barry has been ruled out of UEFA EURO 2012 because of the groin injury suffered in Saturday's 1-0 friendly victory against Norway.

The 31-year-old Manchester City FC midfielder entered the fray in Oslo at half-time but lasted just 28 minutes before being forced from the field. "I know how much he wanted to be part of the tournament," said England manager Roy Hodgson. "I'm sure he will still have a part to play with England after the championship. I wish him a speedy recovery." Everton FC central defender Phil Jagielka will replace Barry in the 23-man squad.

The England party, minus Barry, who has 53 caps to his name, will resume training tomorrow ahead of their final UEFA EURO 2012 warm-up game against Belgium on 2 June. England begin their Group D campaign against France in Donetsk on 11 June.

England squad

Goalkeepers: Joe Hart (Manchester City FC), Robert Green (West Ham United FC), Jack Butland (Birmingham City FC).

Defenders: Leighton Baines (Everton FC), Gary Cahill (Chelsea FC), Ashley Cole (Chelsea FC), Glen Johnson (Liverpool FC), Phil Jones (Manchester United FC), Joleon Lescott (Manchester City FC), John Terry (Chelsea FC).

Midfielders: Phil Jagielka (Everton FC), Stewart Downing (Liverpool FC), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool FC), Frank Lampard (Chelsea FC), James Milner (Manchester City FC), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal FC), Scott Parker (Tottenham Hotspur FC), Theo Walcott (Arsenal FC), Ashley Young (Manchester United FC).

Forwards: Andy Carroll (Liverpool FC), Jermain Defoe (Tottenham Hotspur FC), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United FC)*, Daniel Welbeck (Manchester United FC).

*Suspended for first two games.