Crouch: Carragher still capable

19 May 2010 09:50
Peter Crouch believes former Liverpool team-mate Jamie Carragher will not let anyone down at this summer's World Cup finals.[LNB] The Reds centre-half has come out of international retirement to make England's preliminary squad.[LNB]Despite suffering an indifferent season at Anfield, the 32-year-old has been drafted back in by Fabio Capello due to his considerable experience and consistency.[LNB]Some have questioned the merits of his inclusion, with England blessed with countless options at the heart of their back four.[LNB]However, Crouch, who played with Carragher during his time at Liverpool, believes the Reds stalwart remains among the best in the business and is more than worthy of a place on the plane to South Africa.[LNB]"I played with Carragher for a number of years when I was at Liverpool and he's been a top-class centre-half for a long time," said the Tottenham Hotspur striker.[LNB]"He has played in Europe a lot and he has a great deal of experience.[LNB]"Although he has been away from the England set-up for a little bit, you know he's going to come in and be able to fit into the high-pressure games.[LNB]"He's never going to let anyone down."

Source: Team_Talk