Source: Daily_Mail
Andy Carroll won't be distracted by England talk after first Newcastle hat-trick
[LNB]Modest Andy Carroll refused to talk about a potential elevation to the England squad despite grabbing a hat-track in front of Fabio Capello's right-hand man - and the England legend whose boots he could fill for club and country.[LNB]Alan Shearer, who wore the No 9 shirt with such distinction for England and Newcastle, watched with delight as Gateshead-born Carroll battered Aston Villa into submission during the 6-0 rout at St James's Park.[LNB]Franco Baldini, who was also a spectator as the 21-year-old wore the famous No 9 shirt number for the first time, will surely take a glowing report back to Capello having witnessed three left-footed goals and a display of aerial superiority.[LNB] Flying: Franco Baldini saw Andy Carroll's celebration three times at St James's Park on Sunday[LNB]But Carroll would not be drawn on his international future and instead spoke of his pride at scoring his first ever senior hat-trick for the club he has supported since childhood. [LNB]'I just concentrate on myself,' said Carroll.[LNB]'I know I can play football and score goals like I did, and that's what I go out there to do.[LNB]'Obviously, it's great for people to see what I can do and stuff, but I'm just happy with three points and all the lads playing like they did.[LNB] Left in no doubt: Although Carroll is recognised for his strength in the air, his three goals against Aston Villa all came from his left foot [LNB]'It was a great game and a great performance by all the lads, and getting a hat-trick in the first game of the season at home was fantastic.[LNB]'There were no headers in it - they were all left-footed - but really it was all about the quality of the balls that went into the box for me to score the goals.'[LNB]The result provided an electric start to the Magpies' home campaign and was an instant response to the 3-0 defeat at Manchester United in their Premier League opener.[LNB] A cut above: Carroll provided a commanding display of aerial dominance as well as lethal finishing[LNB]And Carroll believes home form will be key to Newcastle's season. [LNB]'Last season, we didn't lose here and before the game that's what we were all talking about,' he said. [LNB]'We just went out like we did last season and proved a point to anybody who was doubting us.[LNB]'We've got to keep working hard week in, week out. I thought we were pretty unlucky against Man United, and now we're showing what we can do.' Newcastle boss Chris Hughton salutes Andy Carroll after striker bags hat-trick in six goal romp against Aston VillaNewcastle's Andy Carroll set for legendary No 9 Toon shirtNewcastle 6 Aston Villa 0: Carroll hat trick leads terrific Toon Army to rompNEWCASTLE UNITED FC
