Lescott replaces Cole for Russia game

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

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.

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