"Chelsea" rented W.Bridge from "Fulham" © EuroFootball.com

To secure a place in the England national team, which will compete in the World Championship in Germany this summer, London defender Wayne Bridge agreed to be loaned to another London team. On the official website of Fulham, it was announced that the Englishman, who recovered from a serious injury in October, joined them until the end of the season. "Wayne Bridge is a world-class player and although he has not played for a long time due to injury, we are more than pleased to have him for the remaining part of the season," said Fulham coach Chris Coleman. Playing on the left flank, W.Bridge lost his place in the Chelsea lineup when he broke his leg in February, and the outstanding Spaniard Asier del Horno earned the trust of Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho. In the last England national team match, a 3-2 victory against Argentina, W.Bridge represented his country for the 21st time.