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Earnshaw to miss England clash

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Wales striker Robert Earnshaw is out of the Euro 2012 qualifier against England with a hamstring injury.

Wales frontman out of game with hamstring problem

Wales striker Robert Earnshaw is out of the Euro 2012 qualifier against England with a hamstring injury. The 29-year-old will be sidelined for a month after suffering the problem during Nottingham Forest's goalless draw with Doncaster in the Championship last weekend. Although the problem is not as bad as initially feared, Earnshaw has been ruled out of the clash at the Millennium Stadium on 26th March. "Robert has a grade one hamstring injury, which is good news for us," said Forest boss Billy Davies. "We are probably looking at him being out for three or four weeks. Anything above that would have been a disaster for us." Earnshaw's absence will make it even more difficult for Wales, who remain without a point, to beat Group G's second-placed side England. Wales have sold out the Millennium Stadium for the game, the first time they have done so in five-and-a-half years.

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