England  players Wayne Rooney, Ledley King and Ashely Cole have left training in Rustenburg today, and have headed off to work separately.

King sustained a groin injury in the Three Lions' opening game against the United States, being replaced by Jamie Carragher at half-time of the 1-1 draw.

His injury will continue to be assessed on a day-to-day basis, but he looks set for a at least a three-week lay-off.

Rooney did pick up a knee injury ahead of the tournament but has looked in good shape so far.

He did take a kick to the ankle during the game against the Americans though, and

Cole was out of action with a fractured ankle for the last few weeks of last season, but did not look in any discomfort on Saturday.

The Blues left-back needs an extra day to recover from his weekend exertions.

All three players are reportedly training in the swimming pool this morning.

Goal.com

well i guess the gamble to bring injury prone ledley king to the world cup didn't pay off

Ledley King should just quit football. His body cant take it, he is too injury prone. He trains just twice a week.

Carragher is a better replacement to King. I am gunning for England, so i hope they do well. Ashley abeg no get injury o, we still have 2 defend our title after world cup o.

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manmustwac:

well i guess the gamble to bring injury prone ledley king to the world cup didn't pay off

Spot on. .
Stupid gamble!
Next up Rooney, Milner,Garry, etc etc