Injury scare for England player

Among the pre-tournament favourites, England got their campaign underway with a comfortable 4-2 win over South Africa. However, it was soured by injury to James Albery. The 21-year-old stretched to get the ball but a South African player tried a fullblooded hit. He, however, caught Albery straight on the neck. The midfielder lay motionless on the pitch, which created panic on the England bench. However, he did show signs of consciousness when being stretched off to a waiting ambulance. He was kept under observation for concussion but an England team member said he was out of danger. MIHIR VASAVDA