Frank Lampard was dropped for England's Euro 2008 qualifier against Andorra. Lampard suffered a hairline fracture to his wrist after being struck by a ball in training on Monday, but was passed fit to play with a protective cast by England physios. However, according to a number of daily newspapers, coach Steve McClaren decided not to play the Chelsea midfielder, and picked Owen Hagreaves and Steven Gerrard in midfield. Lampard tried to fly straight home after being omitted, but was told to stay and return to England with the rest of the squad.
Chelsea chiefs were keen to bring Lampard straight back to London to check on the injury, and offered to send a private jet, but he was made to stay with the England squad for the game in Barcelona.
However, McClaren claims that Lampard was not dropped from the side, and was merely left out as a precaution. McClaren said: ""It is not worth taking the risk with his injury. Of course he wants to play, but he understands the situation and is here to support the team."