Baines and Kirkland pull out

Last updated : 06 February 2007 By Liam Cooper
Baines missed the weekends 1-0 win over Portsmouth through injury, and doesn't want to risk further injury when England Under 21's play Spains Under 21's.

Similar, goalkeeper Kirkland wants to protect himself from further damaging his shoulder which has been troubling him, and will miss the senior match between Spain and England.

Jewell said: "'Chris should be fine for Arsenal at the weekend,but he's been such an important figure for us this season that we're not in a position where we can take any risks."

Kirkland is expected to be fit to play against Arsenal this weekend, with Baines being 50/50 at the moment.