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Jamie Carragher and Scott Parker are expected to start for England in an unfamiliar 3-5-2 formation in the Euro 2008 qualifier in Croatia.Jamie Carragher and Scott Parker are expected to start for England in an unfamiliar 3-5-2 formation in the Euro 2008 qualifier in Croatia.
Liverpool defender Carragher replaces the injured Ledley King, while Parker replaces the suspended Steven Gerrard.Liverpool defender Carragher replaces the injured Ledley King, while Parker replaces the suspended Steven Gerrard.
Rio Ferdinand returns after a back problem, while Ashley Cole and Gary Neville may play as wing-backs.Rio Ferdinand returns after a back problem, while Ashley Cole and Gary Neville may play as wing-backs.
It means under-fire Wayne Rooney will again start up front with Peter Crouch - with Stewart Downing on the bench.It means under-fire Wayne Rooney will again start up front with Peter Crouch - with Stewart Downing on the bench.
News conference: England coach Steve McClaren Interview: England captain John TerryNews conference: England coach Steve McClaren Interview: England captain John Terry
Central-midfield pairing Michael Carrick and Frank Lampard will have the chance to put the disappointment of their performances in the 0-0 draw against Macedonia on Saturday behind them.Central-midfield pairing Michael Carrick and Frank Lampard will have the chance to put the disappointment of their performances in the 0-0 draw against Macedonia on Saturday behind them.
And manager Steve McClaren insists it is not a gamble for him to switch from his favoured 4-4-2 line-up as his side look to equal a 40-year-old record with a seventh-successive clean sheet.And manager Steve McClaren insists it is not a gamble for him to switch from his favoured 4-4-2 line-up as his side look to equal a 40-year-old record with a seventh-successive clean sheet.
We're missing four of our midfield players. We have to deal with that we're looking at different ways of doing so Steve McClarenWe're missing four of our midfield players. We have to deal with that we're looking at different ways of doing so Steve McClaren
"We've got to change," he said. "We've got to look at different systems and we've got to look at the make-up of the team."We've got to change," he said. "We've got to look at different systems and we've got to look at the make-up of the team.
"If we play three at the back, those players we'll be putting in there have played it before."If we play three at the back, those players we'll be putting in there have played it before.
"There are all kinds of systems in the Premier League and I've been involved. We used to change systems out of necessity, because of injuries, because of opponents."There are all kinds of systems in the Premier League and I've been involved. We used to change systems out of necessity, because of injuries, because of opponents.
"To go to the next level we have to look at these situations. To go through the barrier we might try one or two things."To go to the next level we have to look at these situations. To go through the barrier we might try one or two things.
"You get very little time with England.""You get very little time with England."
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With Gerrard, Owen Hargreaves, Joe Cole and Aaron Lennon all missing from the tie, McClaren admitted his hand had been forced in changing the make-up of the side for the game in Zagreb.With Gerrard, Owen Hargreaves, Joe Cole and Aaron Lennon all missing from the tie, McClaren admitted his hand had been forced in changing the make-up of the side for the game in Zagreb.
He said: "When you include Lennon, who is an impact player, we're missing four of our midfield players.He said: "When you include Lennon, who is an impact player, we're missing four of our midfield players.
"We have to deal with that and we're looking at different ways of doing so."We have to deal with that and we're looking at different ways of doing so.
"Now we've done the work and I am pleased with the reaction of the players.""Now we've done the work and I am pleased with the reaction of the players."
England (probable): Robinson; Carragher, Ferdinand, Terry; A Cole, Carrick, Parker, Lampard, Neville; Rooney, Crouch.England (probable): Robinson; Carragher, Ferdinand, Terry; A Cole, Carrick, Parker, Lampard, Neville; Rooney, Crouch.
Croatia (probable): Pletikosa; Simunic, R Kovac, Simic, Corluka; Kranjcar, N Kovac, Modric, Rapaic; Da Silva, Petric.Croatia (probable): Pletikosa; Simunic, R Kovac, Simic, Corluka; Kranjcar, N Kovac, Modric, Rapaic; Da Silva, Petric.