Source: Daily_Mail
WORLD CUP 2010: Fabio Capello considers axing Emile Heskey for Jermain Defoe
It was all about goalkeepers ahead of the match with the USA but now Fabio Capello has revealed another selection headache by admitting he is considering axing Emile Heskey from the starting line-up against Algeria.[LNB]The Aston Villa forward's overall contribution to the team has always outweighed his goalscoring prowess, but having been guilty of a potentially match-winning miss on Saturday, Capello's patience has finally snapped.[LNB]Jermain Defoe is waiting in the wings to replace Heskey. The Tottenham man scored against Platinum Stars in his last start for England sincethe squad was announced whereas, typically, Heskey turned provider forSteven Gerrard's opener against the USA.[LNB] Jer-Main man: Defoe (right) is fighting for a place in England's starting line-up in place of Emile Heskey[LNB]'I have to decide about two positions,' said Capello. 'The goalkeeper and the next forward. Heskey or Defoe.[LNB]'Green made a big mistake but in the second half he played well.'[LNB]Fabio Capello also confirmed England midfielder Gareth Barry will start Friday's World Cup match in Cape Town.[LNB]Barry has regained full fitness after suffering an ankle injury when in action for Manchester City in early May.[LNB]Capellotold BBC Sport: 'Gareth will play this Friday. He is okay, there is noproblem. He has trained very well and he is fit.' [LNB] Leave the bench behind: Gareth Barry will make his long-awaited return to the England team against Algeria[LNB]Barry was a key performer for England in the holding role during the qualifying campaign, and linked up effectively with Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard. But the ankle problem, sustained against Tottenham at Eastlands on May 5, left him battling to be fit for the finals.[LNB]Capello gave Barry as much time as possible to recover and he was named in his final squad of 23 on June 2. He was not considered fit enough to feature against the Platinum Stars in the practice match nine days ago.[LNB] Link man: Barry's importance was underlined by the lack of threat from England's midfield against the USA[LNB]The 29-year-old was then listed among the substitutes for the tournament opener against the United States although he was not involved.[LNB]But Barry intimated on Tuesday that he was fit enough to face the Algerians and now Capello has restored him to the starting line-up.[LNB]It will allow Gerrard to revert to a more attacking role on the left flank and offer support to the strikers.[LNB] Relax, Barry is back in time to bring best out of England's troopsEngland 1 USA 1: I didn't make any mistakes against USA, insists FabioBarry can't wait to join Lampard and Gerrard in England engine roomFour options for Capello: England boss must tackle key issues for Algeria clashCLICK HERE FOR ALL THE LATEST ENGLAND NEWS[LNB]
