Source: Daily_Mail
Barry back for Belarus after Carrick fails his England audition in Ukraine
Gareth Barry has won 17 England caps under Fabio Capello - more than any other player - so he cannot have expected the axe to swing his way in Ukraine. [LNB]Barry has started 16 of Capello's 19 games in charge. He came on as a sub in a friendly against the USA, was suspended against Andorra and was dropped without explanation in Dnipropetrovsk, on Saturday. [LNB]Michael Carrick was preferred as Capello told anyone who would listen he had picked his strongest team. [LNB] Landing the part: Gusev takes a tumble under a Carrick challenge, but the United midfielder failed to win his England audition against Ukraine[LNB]'You never expect to be in the starting line-up,' said Barry, 28, ever the professional. [LNB]'You're always on your toes. I didn't let my head drop and sulk. If I was a few years younger or a bit less experienced I might've done.' [LNB] Owen is back for England but he's only invited to Fabio's Wembley partyHeskey in quit threat: Aston Villa striker desperate to protect World Cup spotRooney KO: England boss Capello loses his 'incredible' Man United starLampard urges England's fringe men to take advantage of Rooney's absence Capello wanted to look at something specific in Carrick, to examine his claim to a deep midfield role in a competitive game against a strong team. [LNB]Common concerns about Carrick's limitations surround his ability to change tempo and remain influential, criticisms that he did nothing to change in Ukraine. [LNB]His strengths lie with his vision and passing range. [LNB]He can slice open a defence at a stroke and can threaten the goal from distance but playing for 77 minutes in a team with 10 men made this difficult. [LNB]In short, his audition - Carrick's third start under this England boss and first in a competitive game - went badly. Barry watched from the bench but enhanced his reputation because his leading rival did not shine. [LNB] Under the spotlight: Barry, an ever-present under Capello, hopes to reclaim his England place after missing out in Ukraine[LNB]Carrick and Barry will both be under pressure if Owen Hargreaves recovers his fitness. [LNB]Hargreaves was England's star of the 2006 World Cup and his versatility - he can also play at right back-will count in his favour when Capello is choosing the 20 outfield players who will go to South Africa. [LNB] 'After four years of not being involved, I know you have to take your chance once it's there,' said Barry, who could return against Belarus at Wembley on Wednesday. [LNB]Barry offered support to his former Aston Villa team-mate Emile Heskey, who is worried about his own future in the England team. [LNB]Heskey cannot get in Martin O'Neill's team at the moment and admits he may have to follow Barry out of Villa Park to preserve his World Cup chances. [LNB]'I know where his fears are probably coming from at the moment,' said Barry.[LNB] Owen is back for England but he's only invited to Fabio's Wembley partyHeskey in quit threat: Aston Villa striker desperate to protect World Cup spotRooney KO: England boss Capello loses his 'incredible' Man United starLampard urges England's fringe men to take advantage of Rooney's absence [LNB] Explore more:People:MICHAEL CARRICK, Owen Hargreaves, Emile Heskey, Gareth BarryPlaces:Andorra, South Africa, United Kingdom
