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Ferdinand to miss England openerRio Ferdinand will miss England's opening World Cup qualifier against Andorra on Saturday.
The Manchester United defender has a back injury but manager Fabio Capello expects him to be fit for the key game against Croatia on Wednesday.
Joleon Lescott, Wes Brown or Matthew Upson could step in to partner skipper John Terry in central defence.
Chelsea midfielders Frank Lampard and Joe Cole are both likely to shake off minor knocks.
England are expected to get their qualification campaign off to a winning start against the Group Six minnows in Barcelona on Saturday, Capello's first competitive game as manager.
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