Source: Daily_Mail
Beardsley backs Newcastle strike Carroll to lead out England at the 2018 World Cup
Peter Beardsley admitted it would be 'incredible' if Newcastle striker Andy Carroll ran out onto the turf at St James' Park during the 2018 World Cup as England's No 9.[LNB]Beardsley, who represented England at the 1986 and 1990 World Cups, said Carroll had the talent to lead this country's strike force for years to come after watching him score a terrific hat-trick in the 6-0 drubbing of Aston Villa lat Sunday.[LNB]'It would be incredible and from what we've seen so far you wouldn't bet against it and I think he's been outstanding,' said the former Newcastle, Liverpool and Everton midfielder.[LNB] Flying: Andy Carroll is the main in form after scoring a hat-trick against Aston Villa[LNB]'We brought him in as a schoolboy as a left-back and Kenny Wharton converted him to a centre-forward. It's been incredible, the rise and rise of his stock.'[LNB]Beardsley, 49, was speaking as he joined a six-strong FIFA delegation inspecting St James' Park as part of England's bid for the 2018 World Cup on Wednesday.[LNB]Beardsley said: 'The good thing is that they have come this far north to have a look at ourselves and the Stadium of Light.[LNB]'Imagine Brazil, Argentina, and I know from our own two Argentinians, Jonas Gutierrez and Fabricio Coloccini they would love to be here during a World Cup.[LNB]'Newcastle-Gateshead is a very special place in my opinion and if we get the World Cup I have no doubt that we'll be one of the host cities.'[LNB] Newcastle put Steven Taylor on the transfer list after defender refuses to sign new deal Newcastle new boy Cheick Tiote will be talk of the Toon, says ex-England boss Steve McClaren NEWCASTLE FC
