Andy Carroll Fit to Play for Liverpool and England
ANDY CARROLL
Andy Carroll scored the only goal for Arsenal in their 1-1 draw against Ghana.
After being on the sidelines most of 2011, Carroll is confident he is fit and ready to make a winning difference for England.
Carroll started his second game for England National Team, after making his debut against France earlier in the year.
Fabio Capello opted for a new-look 4-3-3 line-up against Ghana. When asked about the new formation, Carroll said he liked it.
"I enjoyed playing there, I got great service and the lads did great," he said.
"It was great to get playing again and get the goal. It was great for me to score another goal. The lads did well, it was disappointing for them to score in the last minute."
"Obviously I am," when asked whether he was ready to prove himself for Capello.
"I’m coming back fit now, getting a goal there has proved that I’m here and I’m ready to score goals if I’m picked."
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- 6 (7) Internazionale - 3414
- 7 (6) Arsenal - 3370
- 8 (8) Bayern Munich - 3397
- 9 (9) Marseille - 3221
- 10 (10) Shakhtar Donetsk - 3206
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- 12 (12) Tottenham - 3160
- 13(14) Benfica - 3148
- 14 (15) AC Milan - 3121
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Euro 2012: Wales 0-2 England - Rooney Banned From Switzerland Tie
England Manager Fabio Capello, Striker Wayne Rooney
Wales 0-2 England
England are back to the top of their Euro 2012 qualifying Group G, ahead of Montenegro on goal difference.
Although delighted with their victory, Wayne Rooney and England boss Fabio Capello are reportedly frustrated by a ban placed on Roons that suspends him for the Euro 2012 qualifier against Switzerland for being given a yellow card.
“He was surprised,” said Capello, after telling Rooney about the ban at half-time. “I told him he would be suspended and he asked me 'why?’ He did not know.”
Capello was disappointed by the suspension of Rooney - who reacted angrily when not awarded a free-kick after being fouled by Andy Crofts. He remonstrated with the referee before throwing himself into a reckless challenge on Joe Ledley - and the referee booked him.
Rooney had also collected a yellow card against Montenegro in October - adding up to today's ban.
"He didn't remember that he got booked."
Rooney came off with 20 minutes to go. The England team doctor said there was no problem once he had examined Rooney after the game.
Otherwise, Capello was pleased with his squad's teamwork.
“Each player helped the other one,” he said. “The spirit was really good. I studied Wales and I decided we would change our style. I asked Scott to help Wilshere and Lampard in midfield and we played on the counter-attack.”
Early goals from Frank Lampard and Darren Bent put Fabio Capello’s men at the top of Euro 2012 qualifying Group G as they easily cruised to victory today.
England’s Frank Lampard scored the opening goal of the match at 7 minutes from the penalty spot. Shortly after, Darren Bent scored a lovely shot at 15 minutes. Jack Wilshere, Scott Parker and Ashley Young, who created both goals.
In a post-game interview, Capello said he wants to meet with Rio Ferdinand to explain why he gave the armband to John Terry.
“I hope I will meet with him,” he said. “I want to speak with him and tell him what really happened.”
England Captain, John Terry, said the Wales supporters made England fight harder when they booed England’s national anthem.
“When you hear that, you are pumped up even more,” said Terry. “It certainly makes you pump your chest out.”
Wales Squad: Hennessey, Gunter, James Collins, Williams, Danny Collins, Bellamy, Crofts, Ramsey, King, Ledley, Morison. Subs: Myhill, Eardley, Gabbidon, Vaughan, Allen, Church, Evans.
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Wales v England Update: Gareth Bale Out - Aaron Ramsay Team Captain
Saturday's upcoming match between Wales and England will be like a derby. With all the pre-match fanfare and hype - players, coaches and fans are eagerly anticipating the most exciting International game on the agenda this weekend. The teams are ready to scrap - and due to the unpredictable nature and passion of the fixture either Wales or England could emerge victorious.
There are some changes that have been announced this morning.
Gareth Bale will not be playing and Aaron Ramsay has been named Wales captain by manager Gary Speed.
Gareth Bale has been determined not fit enough to play in Wales' Euro 2012 qualifier against England on Saturday. Bale has been unable to train in Cardiff. Scans last night confirmed he had suffered a hamstring injury before reporting for duty.
Wales reportedly accused Spurs of being "incompetent amateurs" after Bale was forced to pull out.
Other reports suggested Bale was injured during training yesterday and Raymond Verheijen, Wales' assistant manager, was furious, responding with a "incompetent amateurs" rant on his Twitter page.
“Just spoken with the people at Spurs as they thought ‘incompetent amateurs’ had something to do with them. ‘Incompetent amateurs’ are the people who put in the news that Gareth Bale got injured in training with Wales while he did not train at all", said Verheijen to bring clarity to the situation.
“The ‘breaking news’ this morning about Gareth’s hamstring injury made us look like a bunch of amateurs. We had to protect ourselves.”
Aaron Ramsey has been named long-term captain of the Wales squad by manager, Gary Speed.
Former Wales captain, Craig Bellamy, is out due to injury.
"As I have mentioned before, it is about the future and planning ahead.
"There were two or three candidates. I thought about what is best for the team going forward.
"I spoke to Aaron before making the decision and told him there were certain responsibilities and duties that would go with it, and to see if he was happy with it.
"I'm delighted and he was really happy. I made the decision because I thought it was best for the team and the future of the team."
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WALES NATIONAL SQUAD
Captain: Aaron Ramsay (Arsenal)
Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Wolverhampton), Boaz Myhill (West Bromwich Albion), Lewis Price (Crystal Palace).
Defenders: Danny Collins (Stoke), James Collins (Aston Villa), Neal Eardley (Blackpool), Danny Gabbidon (West Ham), Chris Gunter (Nottingham Forest), Lewin Nyatanga (Bristol City), Neil Taylor (Swansea), Ashley Williams (Swansea).
Midfielders: Joe Allen (Swansea), Andrew Crofts (Norwich), Andy King (Leicester), Joe Ledley (Celtic), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal, Captain), David Vaughan (Blackpool)
Forwards: Craig Bellamy (Cardiff), Simon Church (Reading), Robert Earnshaw (Nottingham Forest), Ched Evans (Sheffield United), Freddy Eastwood (Coventry), Steve Morison (Millwall), Hal Robson-Kanu (Reading) .
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THREE LIONS - ENGLAND NATIONAL SQUAD
Captain: John Terry (Arsenal)
Goalkeepers: Ben Foster (Birmingham), Robert Green (West Ham), Joe Hart (Manchester City)
Defenders: Leighton Baines (Everton), Gary Cahill (Bolton), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Michael Dawson (Tottenham), Phil Jagielka (Everton), Glen Johnson (Liverpool), Joleon Lescott (Manchester City), John Terry (Chelsea, Captain), Kyle Walker (Aston Villa)
Midfielders: Gareth Barry (Manchester City), Stewart Downing (Aston Villa), Matt Jarvis (Wolves), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Aaron Lennon (Tottenham), James Milner (Manchester City), Scott Parker (West Ham), Ashley Young (Aston Villa), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal)
Strikers: Darren Bent (Aston Villa), Andy Carroll (Liverpool), Peter Crouch (Tottenham), Jermain Defoe (Tottenham), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United).
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Euro 2012 Qualifier Wales v England
Darren Bent, England National Team
Match Facts: Euro 2012 Qualifier Wales v England - Millennium Stadium in Cardiff
Darren Bent has scored two goals from two shots on target in his last two international appearances.
Darren Bent and Andy Carroll have each scored exactly the same goals as Wayne Rooney, Jermain Defoe and Peter Crouch combined in the Premier League this season (11).
England and Wales have only met twice since May 1984, with the Three Lions victorious on both occasions.
England have alternated between victory and defeat on their last five trips to Wales. For this to continue, they would lose at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.
England have won five of their last six away qualifying matches, losing only to Ukraine when they had already secured a place at the 2010 World Cup.
England have only failed to score in two of their last 13 fixtures in all competitions.
Wales have lost their last four internationals, scoring just one goal in the process. Gary Speed’s side have conceded six second half goals in their last three outings combined.
ENGLAND NATIONAL SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Ben Foster (Birmingham), Robert Green (West Ham), Joe Hart (Manchester City)
Defenders: Leighton Baines (Everton), Gary Cahill (Bolton), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Michael Dawson (Tottenham), Phil Jagielka (Everton), Glen Johnson (Liverpool), Joleon Lescott (Manchester City), John Terry (Chelsea, capt), Kyle Walker (Aston Villa)
Midfielders: Gareth Barry (Manchester City), Stewart Downing (Aston Villa), Matt Jarvis (Wolves), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Aaron Lennon (Tottenham), James Milner (Manchester City), Scott Parker (West Ham), Ashley Young (Aston Villa), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal)
Strikers: Darren Bent (Aston Villa), Andy Carroll (Liverpool), Peter Crouch (Tottenham), Jermain Defoe (Tottenham), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United).
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Rooney Supports Capello's Decision to Reinstate Terry as England Captain
Wayne Rooney, England National Team
John Terry has been reinstated as England National Team captain by England boss, Fabio Capella.
Wayne Rooney say he is supportive of the move.
"It’s a massive thing to captain your country. I’ve done it once and it’s something I will never forget.
"It’s down to the manager who he picks as captain and there is nothing we can do to influence it. As captain you have to shout and be a leader. But I have said many times that John Terry is a massive leader for us, even when he is not captain."
Rooney says he is still too young to wear the armband.
"I don’t really think about being England captain. It would be a great honour for me but I think I am way too young."
Roons hopes that England continue their positive run in the Euro 2012 qualifiers, winning their fixture against Wales.
"We have come back and done quite well in the qualifying games," said Rooney.
"We will start as favourites against Wales. We are expected to win and as players we expect to win. It will be a difficult game and there will be a great atmosphere."
ENGLAND NATIONAL SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Ben Foster (Birmingham), Robert Green (West Ham), Joe Hart (Manchester City)
Defenders: Leighton Baines (Everton), Gary Cahill (Bolton), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Michael Dawson (Tottenham), Phil Jagielka (Everton), Glen Johnson (Liverpool), Joleon Lescott (Manchester City), John Terry (Chelsea, capt), Kyle Walker (Aston Villa)
Midfielders: Gareth Bale (Manchester City), Stewart Downing (Aston Villa), Matt Jarvis (Wolves), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Aaron Lennon (Tottenham), James Milner (Manchester City), Scott Parker (West Ham), Ashley Young (Aston Villa), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal)
Strikers: Darren Bent (Aston Villa), Andy Carroll (Liverpool), Peter Crouch (Tottenham), Jermain Defoe (Tottenham), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United).
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