Concern for King

Ledley King’s majestic performance against Macedonia at Old Trafford was one of the few bright spots in a pretty dismal England showing and it is a matter of great concern that he is not available for the crucial away game against Croatia.

But for the player himself and for Spurs there is a bigger worry. It appears that in the aftermath of knee surgery, Ledley currently requires two days rest after a game. That is not a common occurrence in these circumstances and it suggests that in some respects the problem may not have been entirely resolved.