England may rest players

June 10, 2009

Fabio Capello has hinted that he may rest players for the match against Andorra tonight as a few of the key players are only one yellow card away from suspension which would mean they would miss the World Cup qualifier against Croatia.

David Beckham, Glen Johnson and Emile Heskey are all only one yellow away from suspension.

“I have thought about this problem,” said Capello. “I have to decide if some players on yellow cards will play.”

Defender Rio Ferdinand is out injured, while Gareth Barry is suspended.

Capello suggested that even though Beckham is close to a suspension he, along with Shaun Wright-Phillips, are in contention for a midfield role as a replacement for the suspended Barry.

If Heskey is rested then Carlton Cole, Peter Crouch and Jermaine Defoe are all in contention for his position with Gary Neville likely to make his first England start in 2 years if Johnson is injured.

Theo Walcott has a below par performance on Saturday which has put his position in the team in doubt .

But Capello added: “Walcott will be very important because we have to play to attack and the wide position is very important.

“I’ve spoken to him and he trained very well. He needs to play to recover his best condition.”

And skipper Terry has spoken of the importance to England of getting in behind the Andorra defence.

“We must make sure we get the ball into wide areas early,” stated Terry.

“We need to move the ball really quickly and make it difficult for them.”

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