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Peter Crouch has accused former Liverpool team-mate Martin Skrtel of deliberately kicking him during England's win over Slovakia. Portsmouth striker Crouch was forced off during England's 4-0 win after being caught by a high challenge from Skrtel in the second half. Crouch is now struggling to shake off a dead leg to be fit for Wednesday's World Cup qualifier with Ukraine. The 28-year-old was unhappy with Skrtel's challenge feeling he was 'out of order.' "I went up with Skrtel. I thought he was my mate to be honest, but obviously not," Crouch said. "I went up with him and he kicked out and gave me a dead leg." Skrtel was being given a torrid time by Wayne Rooney, which may have contributed to the centre-back's frustration during the 4-0 defeat to Fabio Capello's men. Out of order "It was a little bit (out of order)," Crouch added. "It's for other people to discuss if he didn't have the best of days." England have problems in attack for the Ukraine test with Emile Heskey and Carlton Cole being ruled out of the game after limping off with injuries against Slovakia. Darren Bent has been drafted in by Capello as cover and Crouch is desperate to recover in time to face Ukraine as he looks to stake a claim for a regular place in the starting XI. "I was gutted to come off, I just wanted to carry on running around but having both our other strikers come off the manager wanted to take me off," noted Crouch. "If I rest up on ice when I get to the hotel, hopefully I can play some part on Wednesday. Chances "You don't wish injuries on anyone but when they do you have to take your chances. "I've always felt that when I play I score goals. There is an opening now, a couple of injuries and I can prove myself. "When I've played I've done well and hopefully, given the chances, I will continue to do well. I've scored goals for England and when called upon will score goals. Hopefully that will be the case." Lanky cunt.