One of the English World Cup team's physiotherapists has been carried off the field on a stretcher just minutes before half time after injuring himself celebrating.

Gary Lewin, a former member of Arsenal's physio staff, appeared to pick up the injury celebrating England's 37th minute leveller - and was even carried off on the stretcher usually reserved for his players.

England manager Roy Hodgson speaks to head coach Cesare Prandelli of Italy as England trainer Gary Lewin lies on the ground being treated. Credit:Getty Images

Lewin injured his ankle during celebratory dancing and jumping at England's first goal at the World Cup, scored by Daniel Sturridge.third of its historic size. He has few prospects unless he can manage to organize one or more of the transplant manufacturers that are clustered mostly in right-to-work states across the southern U.S. In just the past five years, Ford's UAW work force alone has declined to about 41,000 from about 100,000.

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