David Beckham and Michael Owen were back in training with England today ahead of their World Cup double-header with Austria and Poland.

Midfielder Nicky Butt today emerged as Sven Goran Eriksson’s main injury doubt ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against Austria and Poland.

David Beckham and Michael Owen will miss the start of England’s preparations for the vital World Cup qualifier in Austria because they are playing in a friendly with Real Madrid.