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"Tottenham" defender Jermaine Jenas missed the team training session organized by the English national team as the 2008 European Championship qualifiers against Macedonia approach at "Old Trafford" stadium on Saturday. The 23-year-old player received a knock to his knee, but it is expected that he will return and be able to participate in Thursday's training session. Jenas was the only team player who did not participate in the team training session held at the "Carrington" complex. The head coach of the national team, Steve McClaren, anticipates changes in his team lineup, which could mean a place in the starting eleven for the returning "Newcastle" midfielder Scott Parker. The captain of the "Sharks" club returned to the national team after a two-year break, representing them for the last time in 2004, and will compete with "Man Utd" newcomer Michael Carrick and "Everton" player Phil Neville for the right to replace the injured Owen Hargreaves. Indeed, S. McClaren is also not averse to trying out a five-defender formation."
