英伦广角 2010-06-06 英格兰队长伤别世界杯

The England World Cup injury jinx strike again.It was metatarsal Wayne Rooney four years ago,David Beckham's metatarsal four years before that now.The left knee ligament damage then for Rio Ferdinand,England Captain,as well,which rules him out of the tournament.He's back in the England training base a few miles away where I am standing¹ outside the Rustenburg Stadium tonight.I'm no doubt feeling very sorry for him.

It's a terrible accident.The FA just released the statement confirming the news that he's out for four to six weeks which means he can not take part in the World Cup.According to England manager Fabio Capello having an accidental challenge,absolutely bad news,said Capello.and Everyone with the squad² is very disappointed and sorry for Rio.It was an accidental injury in training but had nothing to do with the pitch.Those're the words,short time ago,from England coach Fabio Capello.They've also firmed that Steven Gerrard will be the new England Captain for this World Cup.He was vice-captain before today.

And they've also confirmed that Tottenham's Michael Dawson uncapped defender³ will be flying out.There're some protocals to go through with FIFA before he joins the camp here over the next couple of days.

1 standing   

n.持续，地位；adj.永久的，不动的，直立的，不流动的

参考例句：

• After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
• They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。

2 squad   

n.班，小队，小团体；vt.把…编成班或小组

参考例句：

• The squad leader ordered the men to mark time.班长命令战士们原地踏步。
• A squad is the smallest unit in an army.班是军队的最小构成单位。

3 defender   

n.保卫者，拥护者，辩护人

参考例句：

• He shouldered off a defender and shot at goal.他用肩膀挡开防守队员，然后射门。
• The defender argued down the prosecutor at the court.辩护人在法庭上驳倒了起诉人。