Freak injuries suffered by those associated with England

Freak injuries suffered by those associated with England

England boss Gareth Southgate has dislocated his shoulder while out running during a day off from World Cup training.

Here, Press Association Sport looks at other players associated with the Three Lions who have suffered freak injuries.

England – FIFA World Cup 2018 – Media Activity – 14th June
Gareth Southgate has dislocated his right shoulder (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Soccer – England – Training
Alan Mullery hurt his back while brushing his teeth (Peter Robinson/Empics)

David James

Soccer – Barclays Premier League – Manchester City v Portsmouth – City of Manchester Stadium
David James has suffered multiple bizarre injuries (Mike Egerton/Empics)

Rio Ferdinand

Soccer – FA Barclaycard Premiership – Sunderland v Leeds United
Rio Ferdinand put his feet up but the rest did him no good (John Walton/Empics)

Darius Vassell

Soccer – International Friendly – Sweden v England
Darius Vassell earned 22 England caps (Mike Egerton/Empics)

Wayne Rooney

The then England and Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney caused controversy in 2015 when a video emerged of him boxing with former team-mate Phil Bardsley in his kitchen. A blow from Bardsley floored Rooney, who fell backwards onto the floor and, after the video was aired, Rooney celebrated a goal against Tottenham by shadow boxing and then pretending to hit the deck.

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