Premier League - Cleverley ruled out for four weeks

 

Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley is out for four weeks after suffering ligament damage in his foot against Bolton.

United had feared that the England U21 star would be out for months with a broken bone following a challenge from Kevin Davies in the 5-0 drubbing of Bolton.

The 22-year-old will miss England's Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro next month but should be available for November's matches, when national team manager Capello has pencilled him in to make his debut.

Providing England have collected the point against Montenegro they need to book a place at the finals, Capello has said he plans to blood Cleverley and Phil Jones in a November friendly which is expected to be against Spain.

Meanwhile Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who condemned Davies's tackle, confirmed that Jonny Evans and Patrice Evans are doubtful for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Benfica in Lisbon.