England suffer more goalkeeping problems as Scott Loach replaces West Brom's Scott Carson in squad for Euro 2012 qualifiers against Bulgaria & Switzerland

Lack of depth exposed once more...

By Zack Wilson

EPL: Scott Carson, West Bromwich Albion - Newcastle United (PA)
West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Scott Carson has withdrawn from the England squad to face Bulgaria on Friday evening due to a family bereavement.

His place in Fabio Capello's party is taken by Watford and England under-21 keeper Scott Loach, highlighting once again the lack of Premier League options open to the Three Lions gaffer.

Capello is apparently hopeful that Carson will return to the group for the second of England's two forthcoming internationals against Switzerland in Basle.

Joe Hart is expected to be named as Capello's first choice between the sticks for Friday's game, with England looking to get their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign off to a strong start after the dismal failure of their World Cup adventure.

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