Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck has been withdrawn from England’s squad to face Sweden at Wembley on Tuesday because of a muscle strain.
Welbeck, who came on as a second-half substitute in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Spain, has returned to his club.
Coach Fabio Capello was planning to make eight changes with John Terry and Gary Cahill returning.
Welbeck’s absence could hand Daniel Sturridge the chance to partner Bobby Zamora in attack.
When asked about Sturridge’s possible debut, before Welbeck’s injury, Capello said: “One hundred per cent, he will start on the bench. All of the young players who come from the Under-21s have been monitored for a long time.”
Everton defender Phil Jagielka will not have the chance to continue his impressive form in England’s 1-0 victory over the Spanish after being released from the squad due to an ongoing toe injury.
The Football Association (FA) stressed that Jagielka, 29, did not aggravate the problem while on international duty.
“Some midfielders and a keeper will remain. Spain and Sweden are two very different games,” said Capello.
“They are two different games but the experience gained for these players is really important, in order to improve for the next match against the Netherlands [the friendly originally called off because of riots in August] or for the Euros.”
Capello is also considering giving goalkeeper Scott Carson, 26, a first cap in three years.
It would be his first outing at Wembley since the 3-2 defeat by Croatia in November 2007, a result which meant England failed to reach Euro 2008 and cost manager Steve McClaren his job.
Carson joined Turkish side Bursaspor in a £2.1m deal from West Bromwich Albion during the summer.
Despite England’s excellent result against Spain, Capello is mindful Sweden will provide another stern test.
England have not beaten Sweden in 12 matches since 1968.
Sweden reached Euro 2012 as the best runners-up in qualification after finishing second behind the Netherlands in Group E, with 24 points from 10 games.
Capello added: “They are really good and play in a very organised way. Everybody knows what they need to do in every moment of the game.
“It is a little country with a small population but it’s always difficult to beat Sweden.”
Capello is looking forward to the challenge of stopping Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the striker the Italian signed for Juventus for £15m in 2004.
He said: “Ibrahimovic is a really good player who can decide a top-level game in a single moment.
With less to fear from Sweden than Spain, the real test for England may come from striking the right balance between continuing their solidity while offering more attacking threat
“I bought him as Juventus manager and for this reason I know how important he is for Sweden and what a real danger he is for every opponent.”
Meanwhile, England goalkeeping coach Ray Clemence has been admitted to hospital.
The former Liverpool and Tottenham keeper, 63, who won 61 England caps, began to feel unwell on Friday and missed Saturday’s win over Spain.
An FA statement confirmed: “Ray Clemence has been unwell while with England and is having tests in hospital.
“Ray would like to thank everyone for the kind messages he’s received and the FA would like to request privacy for his family.”
It is unlikely that Clemence will be at Tuesday’s game against Sweden.
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