Source: Daily_Mail
In-form Cole waiting in the wings as Heskey looks set to miss Spain clash
Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey is a major doubt for England's frinedly against Spain due to an achilles problem[LNB] On a night when David Beckham will be hoping to equal Bobby Moore's record as England's most-capped outfield player, another international career is looking increasingly likely to start in Seville.[LNB]An injury to Emile Heskey could enhance Carlton Cole's chance of a first cap against Spain on Wednesday evening.[LNB]Heskey reported to the England team hotel in Hertfordshire on Sunday but the achilles tendon problem that forced the Aston Villa[LNB]striker to limp out of Saturday's Barclays Premier League win at Blackburn[LNB]is a concern for Fabio Capello.[LNB]Heskey will be assessed by FA medical staff before a decision is made about letting him join his international colleagues for training at London Colney this morning.[LNB]Villa manager Martin O'Neill said: 'Emile has a bit of an achilles problem and it was getting worse as the game went on.'[LNB]Capello is desperately short of striking options for a friendly against the European champions, with injuries to Wayne Rooney, Jermain Defoe, Michael Owen and Theo Walcott forcing the England chief coach to travel to Seville with just Gabby Agbonlahor and Peter Crouch in addition to Heskey and West Ham's[LNB]Cole.[LNB] West Ham hitman Carlton Cole could be handed an England debut against Spain on Wednesday[LNB]Beckham's performances while on loan at AC Milan have earned him a place among Capello's midfielders and the 33-year-old's 108th international appearance now seems to be a sure bet, even if Capello will be keen to examine the potential of James Milner.[LNB]Aston Villa's Milner was named initially in Stuart Pearce's Under 21 squad last week but a player Capello described as 'the future' has now been promoted to the seniors.[LNB]Wednesday represents an excellent opportunity to discover if that is the case.[LNB] Blackburn 0 Aston Villa 2: Magical Milner has fearless Villa buzzing[LNB]Rooney set to miss out on Spain trip after Capello and United discussions[LNB]West Ham 0 Manchester Utd 1: Moment of magic from Giggs sends United two points clear at the top[LNB]WEST HAM UNITED FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB]ASTON VILLA FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB][LNB] [LNB]
