Midfielder Jermaine Jenas was the only absentee when England held their first public training session ahead of Saturday's Euro 2008 qualifier with Macedonia at Old Trafford.

The Tottenham player had taken a knock to his knee in training on Tuesday but England officials are optimistic he will be able to resume preparations on Thursday.

The England squad looked in buoyant mood when they were put through their paces at Manchester United's Carrington training complex despite heavy rain.