Source: Daily_Mail
Forget about England Sol! Spurs boss Harry Redknapp dismisses Campbell's World Cup dreams
Harry Redknapp has told Sol Campbell to forget about an Englandcomeback in the week the defender made a sensational return to Arsenal.[LNB]The former Tottenham and Portsmouth star pulled on the Arsenal shirtfor the first time in almost four years on Tuesday night, lining up forthe Gunners second-string against West Ham's Reserves.[LNB]It marks an astounding turnaround for the 35-year-old who started thisseason with League Two outfit Notts County.[LNB] Heart and Sol: Campbell last played for Arsenal in the 2006 European Cup final[LNB] And his return to north London has even led some to suggest he should be considered for Fabio Capello's squad for SouthAfrica.[LNB]But Spurs manager Redknapp told The Sun that injury-prone Ledley King would be a better option for the Italian. [LNB]'Sol is still a great player and, in terms of cover for Arsenal's two central defenders, is a great choice,' Redknapp said. [LNB]'Yet now there are suggestions he could make a late bid for an Englandcall-up for the World Cup finals this summer. No chance. I do not seeit happening at all. He is too old for a start. I think we can forgetany England comeback for him, especially at the World Cup. [LNB]Injury-hit: Spurs captain Ledley King[LNB]'England do have problems in defence, with Rio Ferdinand's backinjury a concern. But Campbell would not be the answer in my mind or, Ifeel, in Fabio Capello's. [LNB]'Besides, if England do need cover in defencefor the World Cup, Ledley King is a better answer. Ledley is afantastic footballer and versatile enough to play as a holdingmidfielder at a pinch.'[LNB]However, Redknapp reckons Campbell's return ensures Arsenal, who arejust three points off Premier League pacesetters Chelsea, are real title contenders. [LNB] 'Wenger has done good business with Campbell. It will not cost Arsenalmuch, as I am sure it's a pay-as-you-play sort of deal.[LNB]'He will come infrom time to time and relieve the pressure on Thomas Vermaelen andWilliam Gallas. [LNB]'And Wenger can rely on Campbell to do the business. He will give 100per cent and still has the ability to play Premier League football. Aswell as being good on the pitch, Campbell will strike an inspiringfigure for the club's young players.[LNB] 'He has gone full circle. It will not help England's cause but Arsenal's title challenge has just moved to another level.'[LNB] Three years at the top is goal for Sol Campbell now he's back at ArsenalSol Campbell's top five Arsenal highlights - starting with leaving Spurs in the first place!Former Arsenal star Nigel Winterburn claims Arsene Wenger was forced to bring Sol Campbell backARSENAL FC
