No Swiss role for Germany star Huth

Middlesbrough defender Robert Huth has been forced forced to pull of the Germany squad to face Switzerland in midweek.

Huth: Drops out of squad
Huth: Drops out of squad

Huth has returned to England after reporting to Germany's training camp with an ankle problem - and team doctors have ruled him out of Wednesday's friendly with the Swiss.

The news is a blow for Huth as he has not played for Germany since the 2006 World Cup finals.

Huth has struggled with injury for the last few months, but had impressed Germany coach Joachim Low in recent weeks with some commanding displays for Boro.

The former Chelsea defender could face a fight to win a place in the Germany squad for Euro 2008 as the Swiss clash is the final warm-up game before Low names his squad for the finals this summer.

Apply now for the Middlesbro' Rewards Credit Card

Post to the Mailbox!

Be the first to post a comment on this story


Character Count : 0/1900





Team News:

borobarmy (Middlesbrough) : "...Of all the players we are being linked with I think James McFadden at ¿4m is the best value. Of those we are not linked with Richard dunne at ¿6m is the best value. If we bring in Sidwell for ¿5m and Robinson fo ¿3m I would be happy. How about using ..."   view full comment

   

Paper Talk: Spurs hoping to take Hart

Tottenham are lining up a £10million deal for Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart - with Paul Robinson going in the opposite direction.

More from today's press

Summer strengthening key for United

There were many crucial moments in Manchester United's title defence - but TEAMtalk feels key summer signings were maybe the most significant.

Read today's Column

Lewey005 (Arsenal) : "...Arsenal to announce the signing of Ben Arfa within days, followed by either Dunne/Kompany, yohann Pele, and an unamed CM. A striker may follow if Wenger can find the right man at the right price, if not he will rely on Vela, Bendther, RVP and Adebayo..."   view full rumour

   
Related Team Pages
Related Players

Don't miss these

LATEST PHOTOS FOOTY QUIZ WALLPAPERS
Jubilation at Ashton Gate after the final whistle
Image Image
Go to the Gallery Can you answer
all 10?
Middlesbrough Wallpaper
 More Stories

Top Searches