Woodgate pulls out of training but is not a doubt for England's Czech friendly

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Woodgate is not a doubt for the Wembley encounter but such are the centre-half's long-term fitness problems that he was excused a formal session at Arsenal's London Colney training ground.

The remainder of Capello's 23-man squad did report for duty, including 12 players who featured in Barclays Premier League action yesterday - Michael Carrick withdrawing after suffering an ankle injury during Manchester United's draw with Newcastle.

Absentee: Woodgate was excused from training due to fitness problems.

Capello is still to name his captain for the game and the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Croatia which follow, although it is believed to be between centre-half duo Rio Ferdinand and John Terry.

Before they began the session, the England squad launched a joint initiative between the FA and Government to tackle knife crime, with Home Secretary Jacqui Smith due to meet some of Capello's squad later this afternoon.