England face a massive striker crisis ahead of Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine.

An astonishing chapter of injuries to Emile Heskey, his replacement Carlton Cole and then Cole's replacement, Peter Crouch, took the shine off a commanding victory in the friendly against Slovakia at Wembley yesterday.

England manager Fabio Capello called up Tottenham striker Darren Bent last night after confirming Cole will definitely miss the Ukraine match.

Heskey will have a scan on his calf after suffering cramp. But there was better news about Crouch, who should be available.