Terry blow for England & Chelsea

Chelsea defender John Terry is a major doubt for England's upcoming Euro 2008 qualifiers after suffering a depressed fracture of the cheekbone.

Terry will undergo surgery on Saturday but faces a lengthy lay-off in a blow for both the Blues and England.

The England captain is set to miss crucial Euro 2008 qualifiers at home to Estonia on 13 October and then away to Russia four days later.

Terry suffered the injury in Chelsea's goalless draw with Fulham on Saturday.

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He took a blow in a challenge with Clint Dempsey early in the game and was taken off at half-time.

The club confirmed that Terry was not concussed and is expected to be released from hospital on Sunday.

Source: BBC Sport