Gibbs set to miss England qualifiers

Arsenal defender Kieran Gibbs is set to miss England's FIFA World Cup™ qualifiers against San Marino and Poland after being injured in his club's 3-1 win at West Ham United on Saturday. Gibbs limped off with a thigh problem in the 56th minute at Upton Park and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirmed the left-back is unlikely to recover in time to link up with England next week. "He has a thigh problem just above his knee, I think he will be very doubtful for England," Wenger told ESPN. While Gibbs' absence will be a disappointment for England coach Roy Hodgson, it is unlikely the 23-year-old, who has two caps from friendly encounters against Hungary and France, would have featured in Friday's clash against San Marino at Wembley or the following Tuesday's away fixture in Poland. From Fifa