England sweating on Owen and Scholes

England are facing a nervous 24-hours ahead of their World Cup showdown against Brazil.

Both Michael Owen and Paul Scholes, suffering a groin strain and a bruised foot respectively, have again missed training with the full squad.

The pair were in the gym doing intensive work in their race to be fit.

England officials are hopeful the duo will be able to train with the squad during the team's final session before the match on Thursday.

Sven-Goran Eriksson has received some good news, however, with Owen Hargreaves now fully fit and available for selection.

If Owen doesn't make it, Eriksson is thought to favour Teddy Sheringham as Emile Heskey's strike partner.