Barry faces race to prove fitness

Published : 26 May 2010 07:11:54

England coach Fabio Capello has given midfielder Gareth Barry another week to prove his fitness for the World Cup.The 29-year-old player underwent tests on an ankle ligament problem on Tuesday after suffering the injury playing for Manchester City on 5 May. Capello has to name his 23-man squad on 1 June, ahead of their World Cup opener against the United States on 12 June. The Italian has insisted he would not include anyone in his final squad if they were unfit to play in the US game. And.... read more