The Chelsea captain picked up the ankle problem in the second half of England's 5-0 win away to Moldova on Friday but remained on the pitch as Roy Hodgson had already used all three substitutes.

Terry's club team-mate Gary Cahill is his likely replacement, although Everton defender Phil Jagielka is also a candidate to partner Joleon Lescott at the heart of England's defence.

Hodgson has already lost first-choice left-back Ashley Cole for the clash with Ukraine as well as Sunderland attacker Adam Johnson and Manchester United's Wayne Rooney.

Manchester City midfielder James Milner admitted losing a player of Terry's quality was a blow, but has faith in depth of talent at England's disposal.

He told reporters: "Obviously JT is a top player and will be tough to replace, but we've got a number of top candidates who can step right in, so it shouldn't be too much of a problem."