Hughes injury blow for NI
Captain out of Euro double-header
By Peter Fraser Last updated: 7th September 2007
Hughes: Ankle injury
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Northern Ireland captain Aaron Hughes has been ruled out of his side's Euro 2008 qualifier against Iceland.
Hughes, who has been struggling with an ankle injury, had already been ruled out of the clash with Latvia on Saturday.
However, it was hoped the Fulham defender would be fit to join his Northern Ireland team-mates for Wednesday's meeting with Iceland.
Hughes, though, will now return to Fulham to work on his fitness after Northern Ireland boss Nigel Worthington agreed it was the best option.
It is hoped Hughes will be ready to return to international action in time for Northern Ireland's next qualifier against Sweden on 17th October.
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Sunday 29th June | |
| European Championships | |
| Germany 0 - 1 Spain | |
| Thursday 26th June | |
| European Championships | |
| Russia 0 - 3 Spain | |
| Wednesday 25th June | |
| European Championships | |
| Germany 3 - 2 Turkey | |
| Sunday 22nd June | |
| European Championships | |
| Spain 0 - 0 Italy | |
| Saturday 21st June | |
| European Championships | |
| Holland 1 - 3 Russia | |
| Friday 20th June | |
| European Championships | |
| Croatia 1 - 1 Turkey | |
| Thursday 19th June | |
| European Championships | |
| Portugal 2 - 3 Germany | |
| Wednesday 18th June | |
| European Championships | |
| Greece 1 - 2 Spain | |
| Russia 2 - 0 Sweden | |
| Tuesday 17th June | |
| European Championships | |
| Holland 2 - 0 Romania | |
| France 0 - 2 Italy | |
| Monday 16th June | |
| European Championships | |
| Austria 0 - 1 Germany | |
| Poland 0 - 1 Croatia | |
| Sunday 15th June | |
| European Championships | |
| Switzerland 2 - 0 Portugal | |
| Turkey 3 - 2 Czech Republic | |
| Saturday 14th June | |
| European Championships | |
| Sweden 1 - 2 Spain | |
| Greece 0 - 1 Russia | |
| Friday 13th June | |
| European Championships | |
| Italy 1 - 1 Romania | |
| Holland 4 - 1 France | |
| Thursday 12th June | |
| European Championships | |
| Croatia 2 - 1 Germany | |
European Championships (Group D) Top 4
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 3 | 9 |
| 2 | Russia | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | Sweden | 3 | 3 |
| 4 | Greece | 3 | 0 |
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