England striker Vardy doubtful for Sweden tie - Southgate


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - Round of 16 - Colombia vs England - Spartak Stadium, Moscow, Russia - July 3, 2018 England's Jamie Vardy in action with Colombia's Wilmar Barrios REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo

REPINO, Russia (Reuters) - England forward Jamie Vardy is "looking doubtful" for the World Cup quarter-final against Sweden on Saturday after suffering a groin strain having come on as a late substitute in the last-16 win over Colombia, manager Gareth Southgate has said.

Vardy was unlikely to be ready to face the Swedes after sitting out training on Thursday, Southgate added.

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