The Russian football team have arrived in London for their crucial Euro 2008 qualifier against England on Wednesday.

Guus Hiddink can choose from an almost full first-choice squad for the big game.

However, midfielder Ivan Saenko is a doubt with the same calf injury that kept him out of the 3-0 win over Macedonia.

Definitely missing is keeper Vladimir Gabulov, suspended after his sending-off during Saturday's game.

The man who came on to save a penalty, Vyacheslav Malafeev from Zenit Saint Petersburg, is his replacement.

Dmitry Borodin from Torpedo Moscow has been brought in as the third-choice keeper.

“I don want to take a risk. I want three goalies. I want to have an experienced ones and I already have the experience with Borodin in the past games. He is a very good, very professional guy giving a lot to the team and he is experienced. And we will need experienced goalies in London,” commented Guus Hiddink,  Russia’s coach.      

 In the England camp Liverpool midfield general Steven Gerrard looks set to continue in central midfield despite playing with a broken toe in Saturday's 3-0 win over Israel.

He will be an important player for Steve McLaren’s men who have failed to impress pundits during the qualifying matches.

However, Gerrard recons this is the strongest England squad he has been in since his introduction to the international game in 2000.

Two English star players who won’t be taking any part in Wednesday’s game are Frank Lampard and Owen Hargreaves.

The midfield duo have returned to their respective clubs to have treatment for their injuries. That means that Aston Villa's Gareth Barry looks set to continue in the centre of the England midfield.