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Cahill expected to be fit for Switzerland clash

Chelsea defender Cahill picked up an ankle injury on Wednesday as Roy Hodgson's men struggled to a 1-0 friendly win over Norway.

The 28-year-old was left out of Friday's session but should be available for selection as England aim to start their qualifying campaign on a high in Basle.

A tweet from the England team's official account read: "@GaryJCahill sits out of today's session as a precaution, but is expected to train tomorrow and be available for selection on Monday."

That news will come as a boost to the under-pressure Hodgson, who has already lost two of his squad to injuries.

Monday's trip to Switzerland pits Hodgson against one of his former sides, one England have not lost to since a 2-1 defeat in 1981.