Ferdinand set to make way

Sol Campbell and John Terry are ready to forge a partnership at the heart of England’s defence with Rio Ferdinand – as expected – set to be the one to miss the World Cup qualifier against Austria at Old Trafford tomorrow.

Ferdinand is set to be on the bench for the first time since Sven-Goran Eriksson took charge of England in February 2001, with Luke Young and Jamie Carragher expected to replace the injured duo of Gary Neville and Ashley Cole at full-back.

With Wayne Rooney suspended, Peter Crouch is set to make his first competitive international start alongside fit-again Michael Owen, while David Beckham will revert to the right flank in a 4-4-2 formation, with Joe Cole on the l

England (probable): Robinson, Young, Carragher, Campbell, Terry, Gerrard, Lampard, Beckham, J Cole, Owen, Crouch.