Richards Withdraws

Last updated : 26 March 2009 By Sam
The City defender has a hamstring strain and so will play no part in the Under 1's international friendlies away against Norway on Friday and France at Nottingham Forest's City Ground on Tuesday.

Aston Villa striker Gabriel Ab has also had to withdraw from Stuart Pearce's party because of a similar injury.

"Both players arrived with injuries and have had treatment with the medical staff, but they have not responded to treatment," said a Football Association spokesman.

"They have now been sent back to their respective clubs as a precautionary measure."