Emerton and Milligan ruled out of Bahrain clash

Socceroos midfielder Brett Emerton has been ruled out of the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier in Bahrain on Wednesday due to a slight hamstring strain.

Socceroos midfielder Brett Emerton has been ruled out of the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier in Bahrain on Wednesday due to a slight hamstring strain.

The injury prevented Emerton from lining up for Blackburn Rovers in the English Premier over the weekend and Socceroos medical staff advised it was not desirable for Emerton to travel to Bahrain.

Newcastle Jets defender Mark Milligan has also been ruled out of the Socceroos squad due to an Achilles injury.