There was positive news for Rio Ferdinand and Gary Neville ahead of the Ecuador match.
Injury update
Wednesday, 21 June 2006.
The FA's Director of Communications Adrian Bevington has today given an update on the injury situation surrounding the England camp after their draw with Sweden in Cologne.
Bevington said:"Rio Ferdinand and and Gary Neville's injuries were scanned today at the team's base camp in Baden Baden. Both scans provided positive news.
"Rio picked up a groin injury during the match with Sweden last night.
"However, today's scan result was clear. Rio will now continue to be assessed by the medical staff on a daily basis ahead of Sunday's match with Ecuador.
"Gary Neville's scan was also positive. His calf injury which has kept him out of the past two games showed significant improvement. Gary will continue his rehab tommorow with fieldwork under the supervision of physio Gary Lewin."