Roy Hodgson lost the second member of his original 23-man Euro 2012 squad to injury yesterday when Gareth Barry was forced to withdraw after scans revealed the extent of damage in a stomach muscle torn during Saturday's friendly win over Norway.

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Gareth Barry suffered a stomach injury against Norway on Saturday

Roy Hodgson calls on Phil Jagielka as Gareth Barry is forced to withdraw from England's Euro 2012 squad

Roy Hodgson lost the second member of his original 23-man Euro 2012 squad to injury yesterday when Gareth Barry was forced to withdraw after scans revealed the extent of damage in a stomach muscle torn during Saturday's friendly win over Norway.

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<b>Paul Lambert</b><br/>
Another manager of the Brendan Rodgers ilk who has had a very impressive start to his managerial career, this year guiding Norwich to a safe mid-table finish in the Premier League following promotion last year. The 42-year-old has been in charge for the last three-years at Carrow Road, and his managerial career which includes spells at Livingstone, Wycombe and Colchester suggests he puts his personal ambitions first. Has been heavily linked with the vacancy at Aston Villa.

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Paul Lambert has again stressed he is happy at Norwich, but accepts his "great rapport" with the Canaries fans could be tested if his side do not remain competitive next season.

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<b>John Ruddy (Norwich)</b><br/>
<b>Age</b> 25<br/>
<b>Caps</b> 0<br/>
<b>England moment:</b> Uncapped at any level of English football.

John Ruddy will be allowed to miss Belgium friendly for wedding

Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy will be allowed to miss England's second Euro 2012 warm-up international against Belgium - so he can get married.

Norwich manager Paul Lambert

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