Midfield duo train for England

Kieron Dyer and David Beckham trained with their England team-mates.

Kieron Dyer and David Beckham trained with their England team-mates on Wednesday morning.

As Sven Goran Eriksson prepares for Saturday's World Cup qualifier with Northern Ireland, the midfield duo handed the Swede a boost by participating in the latest training session.

Dyer has been in good form of late and is competing with the likes of Joe Cole and Stewart Downing for a place on the left flank, assuming Eriksson opts for a 4-4-2 formation.

The Newcastle United star has been troubled by a foot injury and there looks to be no prospect of him following Andy Johnson in pulling out of the squad.

Captain Beckham has had a minor problem with his back but appeared free of any pain at the Carrington complex.

Wayne Rooney trained as normal despite newspaper reports of a nightclub incident and the Manchester United striker is virtually certain to start the game at his home ground.