Liverpool's Yossi Benayoun could miss Israel's clash with Russia next week - the vital match which would all but seal England's fate of not reaching the Euro 2008 finals.
The on-form Israel captain picked up a groin injury in the Reds' 2-0 victory over Fulham today at Anfield, according to Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez.
He said: 'Yossi has picked up an injury and it is very, very doubtful that he will join up with his country.'
Benayoun confirmed he will have a scan tomorrow and has cancelled the flight to join up with his international teammates.
Should Russia overcome Israel 24 hours after Steve McClaren's side tackle Austria in a Vienna friendly on November 16, England will almost certainly miss out on a major tournament for the first time since the 1994 World Cup.
