CROUCH HOPING FOR ENGLAND RECALL

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Peter Crouch could return to the England line-up for this evening's crucial Euro 2008 qualifier against Russia at Wembley.  
The Liverpool striker was suspended for the weekend visit of Israel, when Emile Heskey stepped in to partner Michael Owen in attack.
  
But with Crouch now available again, coach Steve McClaren admits he has a selection dilemma on his hands ahead of the Group E showdown with Guus Hiddinks's men.
  
"Peter is a big player for us," said McClaren. "He scores goals and it is great to have that option coming back.
  
"It is a different challenge, a tougher challenge and we have looked at one or two things and tried one or two things. But I will confirm the team at lunchtime."
  
Steven Gerrard is a certain starter in the centre of midfield after suffering no reaction to his recent toe injury.