Source: Daily_Mail
Wembley, then the world? Warnock eyes Carling Cup and England honours
Opportunity knocks: Stephen Warnock[LNB]Aston Villa's Stephen Warnock admitted yesterday that a door had been opened for him ahead of a Carling Cup final appearance that could see him established as England's first-choice left back. [LNB]Warnock is a regular in the Premier League's meanest defence this season. Now he is contending to be Ashley Cole's deputy at the World Cup - or even in the side on merit. [LNB]Warnock, preparing for Villa's Wembley clash with Manchester United and in Fabio Capello's provisional squad for Wednesday's friendly against Egypt, said: 'It would be lovely to win on Sunday and have a call-up.[LNB] 'I was pushing for selection anyway and felt that I could push Wayne Bridge.' [LNB]Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov is in no doubt Warnock can excel on the international stage. 'He's a real warrior, said the Bulgaria midfielder. 'He contests everything. For the size of him, he's brave in the air. Those would be qualities to endear him to the England manager. [LNB]'Any time that an opponent gets past him, Stevie is right back in his face. This is something that people in England love to see.' [LNB] WORLD CUP 2010: Wayne Bridge is out, Ashley Cole could follow... so who has Fabio Capello got left?England boss Fabio Capello hopes to persuade Wayne Bridge to join World Cup squadCapello's captain crisis: Rio ruled out of England's friendly against EgyptAston Villa star Warnock ready to answer England's left-back SOS[LNB][LNB]
