The England Head Coach told TheFA.com: "Real Madrid want David to train with his club this week. I know he is suspended for Madrid's final game, but they want him to remain with them where he will train through to the weekend.

"We never expected David to be with us for the first game and I understand and respect their view that they want him with them until the end of the Spanish season."

Sven added: "I look forward to both David and Michael Owen joining us for the game in New Jersey against Colombia - as was always planned."

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