Joleon Lescott drafted into England squad to replace Glen Johnson

Tuesday 28 February 2012 17:31 GMT

Glenn Johnson pulls out with a minor injury (GETTY IMAGES)

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Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has become the fifth member of Stuart Pearce's squad to withdraw from tomorrow night's friendly with Holland at Wembley.

Although Johnson trained this morning, he then reported a minor problem.

The Football Association have not specified precisely what the injury is, although it is only believed Johnson has returned to Liverpool as a precaution.

Johnson is the second right-back to be ruled out but with Micah Richards, Phil Jones and Chris Smalling all capable of operating in the role, Pearce has opted to draft in Manchester City's Joleon Lescott, a surprise omission in the first place.

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