Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Fit and raring to go! Capello boost as whole England squad train ahead of Montenegro clash


England reported a clean bill of health when they started their preparations for Friday's vital Euro 2012 qualifier with Montenegro in Podgorica.
All 24 players included in Fabio Capello's squad took part in an initial training session at Arsenal's London Colney headquarters.
Full compliment: England manager Fabio Capello had 24 fit players for training
Full compliment: England manager Fabio Capello had 24 fit players for training

Fulham striker Bobby Zamora and Bursaspor keeper Scott Carson were back in the international fold after earning recalls from Capello.
But it is the likes of Manchester United duo Danny Welbeck and Phil Jones plus Tottenham's Kyle Walker who will have most to play for in the next few days.
United we stand: The players reported for duty at Arsenal's training ground
United we stand: The players reported for duty at Arsenal's training ground
United we stand: The players reported for duty at Arsenal's training ground
Welbeck is amongst the candidates to partner his club team-mate Wayne Rooney up front after scoring five goals in six games this season. He missed last month's victories over Bulgaria and Wales with a hamstring injury.
Jones and Walker look to be in contention for the right-back berth in Chris Smalling's absence with a groin injury, after he started in the role against Bulgaria and Wales.
Competition for places: Danny Welbeck and Andy Carroll are fighting for the place alongside Wayne Rooney in attack
Competition for places: Danny Welbeck and Andy Carroll are fighting for the place alongside Wayne Rooney in attack
Competition for places: Danny Welbeck and Andy Carroll are fighting for the place alongside Wayne Rooney in attack
Walker impressed during the summer European Under 21 Championships and netted the winner for Spurs against Arsenal in Sunday's north London derby.
England need only a point in Montenegro to ensure their automatic qualification for next summer's finals in Poland and Ukraine.
Leading from the front: John Terry will captain the side in their crunch clash
Leading from the front: John Terry will captain the side in their crunch clash
Parker the bus: England only need a draw in Montenegro to qualify for Euro 2012
Parker the bus: England only need a draw in Montenegro to qualify for Euro 2012

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