Capello drops hint about City's AJ

15 April 2010 06:52
England boss Fabio Capello has hinted that Manchester City midfielder Adam Johnson could force his way into his World Cup squad.[LNB] The 22-year-old winger has been hugely impressive since joining City from Middlesbrough at the end of the January transfer window, starring in their recent victories over Burnley and Birmingham.[LNB]Capello will be without David Beckham in South Africa while Aaron Lennon is battling to overcome a groin problem, and the Italian looks set to hand Johnson his first cap in the friendly against Mexico next month.[LNB]Capello said: "Adam Johnson [has caught my eye this season]. He's come up from the Championship at Middlesbrough, where he played in a different position, and he's done well with Manchester City.[LNB]"Now it's important he gets some international experience."

Source: Team_Talk