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Robinson recalled to England squad

Blackburn goalkeeper Paul Robinson has been called into the England squad for Wednesday's friendly with Germany.

Robinson comes in as a replacement for Manchester City's Joe Hart, who will be out for three to four weeks after injuring his ankle in Sunday's 2-2 draw at Hull.

Former Tottenham goalkeeper Robinson has not played for England since the 2-1 European Championship qualifier defeat to Russia in October last year in Moscow.

Hart was injured as Daniel Cousin opened the scoring for Hull and missed the rest of the game as Stephen Ireland scored twice for the visitors and former Eastlands star Geovanni earned a draw with a deflected free-kick which beat Hart's replacement Kasper Schmeichel.

City manager Mark Hughes believes Hart will be out for around a month.

Hughes said: "He'll have to be seen by our medical people when he gets back but he's likely to be out for a minimum of three to four weeks.

"He's obviously out of the England squad, which is a blow to him, but most importantly it's a blow to us because we have some key games coming up.

"He's gone over on his ankle initially trying to stop the goal and the lad (Cousin) has actually fallen on his leg as he went over on his ankle.

"It's compromised him greatly, and it will definitely be three or four weeks I think."

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