Lescott replaces Cole for Russia game

England handed a full debut to Joleon Lescott for the crucial Euro 2008 qualifier against Russia in Moscow.

Wed, 17 Oct, 2007 - 16:10

England handed a full debut to Joleon Lescott for the crucial Euro 2008 qualifier against Russia in Moscow.

The Everton defender was brought into Steve McClaren’s side as a replacement for Ashley Cole who suffered an ankle injury during the weekend win over Estonia.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

more courts articles

Russell Brand’s rape trial delayed until October

Alejandro Garnacho fined after speeding away from Man United’s training ground

Civil case taken by IRA victims ‘verged on show trial’, Gerry Adams says

More in this section

England v Uruguay - International Friendly - Wembley Stadium

Survey shows more than 90% of fans think VAR has made football worse

Republic of Ireland Men Media Conference and Training Session

'No need for wholesale changes' - Hallgrímsson seeking continuity after World Cup heartbreak

Arsenal v Chelsea - Premier League - Emirates Stadium

Hincapie and Zubimendi join long list of Arsenal withdrawals

<p>Aoibhe Brennan during a Bohemians FC squad portraits session at the DCU Sports Complex in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile</p>

Bohs teenager Brennan earns first Ireland call

READ NOW

Lescott replaces Cole for Russia game

Continue reading for €5

Bohs teenager Brennan earns first Ireland call

Sport

Latest

Sport

Most Read