Fabio set for fitness tour to check on stars ahead of Euro 2012 decider

Fabio Capello will check on Steven Gerrard and assess the fitness of Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand before naming his squad for the European Championship tie in Montenegro next Friday.

All three are in Capello’s provisional squad, but he wants to be sure they are back to full fitness before including them in his plans for England’s final group game.

Around the grouds: Fabio Capello is set to check on his top stars before naming his squad

He will attend the Merseyside derby on Saturday to check on Gerrard, who has not played for England since November because of a groin problem. The Liverpool captain is expected to start on the bench at Goodison Park.

Fitness race: Both Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney will hope to be fit

Capello will then watch Tottenham’s derby against Arsenal on Sunday and send Franco Baldini to check on Ferdinand and Rooney in Manchester United’s home game against Norwich.