St Ledger prepared to be patient

Unlike his defensive comrade in arms Richard Dunne, Sean St Ledger has made it back from lengthy injury just in time to be in contention for the World Cup qualifier against Sweden.

However, with Giovanni Trapattoni clearly concerned about the centre-half’s lack of game time — approximately 180 minutes in five months — it appears the Leicester City man will have to be patient a little while longer before donning the green shirt again, with Ciaran Clark looking the more likely starter in the Friends Arena tomorrow.

The manager’s final decision will be known later today and, though St Ledger is eager to be involved, he is prepared to accept his fate.