Capello sends Carragher England invite - Jamie Carragher is considering coming out of international retirement for the World Cup, while Ledley King is now almost certain of a place in next week's 30-man England squad.
Speculation surrounding the future of England boss Fabio Capello continues following England's World Cup last 16 exit to Germany on Sunday. Do you think the Italian will still be in charge for England's next game? Vote now!
The new Nationwide TV commercial for their sponsorship of the England football team featuring the Little Britain characters Andy and Lou (Matt Lucas and David Walliams), as well as Fabio Capello and Peter Crouch, Jermain Defoe, Theo Walcott and David James from the England football team. Whilst Lou asks Fabio Capello for his autograph in the background Andy ends up taking part in an England football team training session and scores a goal against England goal keeper David James. Lou has no idea what has happened, just that Andy doesn't like his signed England shirt.
Capello did a good job! Well, apart from the World Cup...
In a shock interview for the Daily Mirror Jose Mourinho launched a stinging attack on Fabio Capello: “The problem is the manager. He has a one-track relationship with players. Ask anyone here at Real Madrid. He can’t change. You cannot go around just shouting at players. They need to feel special. It is clear. Capello will not work for England. He does not know the players. They are frightened of him and they can’t play for him. For me, it is a mess for England. Players need clear tactics. They cannot be confused about what they have to do. It is the manager’s fault. And it is a big shame.”
Yes, he's in great shape and he's also very talented.
No, there are better players available.
Adam Johnson played himself into the spotlight at Manchester City and England boss Fabio Capello looks like he's going to give him a chance to play at the World Cup. Capello said: "Adam Johnson has caught my eye this season. He's come up from the Championship at Middlesbrough, where he played in a different position, and he's done well with Manchester City."
England needed two late own goals from Japan defenders Marcus Tanaka and Yuji Nakazawa to gain victory in their final World Cup warm-up match in Graz. England scraped to victory. If they had outplayed Japan and benefited from two own-goals, it would be a different story.
England were surprisingly held to a goalless draw at Wembley by Montenegro, a poor result for England and a great one for the visitors. Is there someone to blame for the missed three points?
Wayne Bridge's decision to make himself unavailable for selection for the national team amid reports Terry had an affair with his former partner has also cast a cloud over the camp, but Capello has been pleased with the response this week.
Perhaps the highest profile name likely to miss out on the 30-man squad, Cole simply has not played enough this season to catch the eye of Capello. Yes, he scored against United in what proved to be the title-decider but he's not done a great deal else of note.
