Fabio Capello warns Andy Carroll not to waste his big England chance

17 November 2010 11:53
In the running: Carroll will start against France[LNB]Andy Carroll will start for England at Wembley tonight with a warning from Fabio Capello ringing in his ears to change his ways if he wants to be an international. [LNB]Capello revealed the Newcastle striker had not been considered for last month's Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro because of concerns about his lifestyle and attitude.[LNB]England's Italian manager plans to speak face-to-face with the 21-year-old Geordie before kick-off against France to explain the standards he expects his players to meet off the field and challenge him to make himself a permanent fixture in the squad.[LNB]Capello will also give Jordan Henderson a debut in midfield because of an injury to Jack Wilshere, and Kieran Gibbs gets his first start at left back. [LNB]Ben Foster will win his fifth cap in goal after Joe Hart suffered a back spasm in training yesterday.[LNB]Hart stayed with the squad last night as he is in too much pain to travel but barring a miracle recovery will not play. [LNB]The line-up will depend on Phil Jagielka's recovery from illness but it will be youthful, with much of the attention on Carroll, who is on bail charged with assaulting aformer girlfriend.[LNB]Another of the country's bright young talents on bail, Wilshere, will be missing after a training injury and is due to attend a police station today after being arrested in August after a fracas in west London. [LNB] Missing out: Wilshere (centre) suffered an injury in training[LNB]Referring to Carroll, Capello said: 'This is a big chance. To play with the senior side and to change his lifestyle. I hope he will understand what really happens when you play with the seniors. [LNB]'I have spoken to him about what he has to do during the game. I haven't spoken to him about his private life but I will. Everyone makes mistakes when they're young. He's 21. A lot of people drink, no? [LNB]'We have to help him but he has to understand he is in the senior team. There will be journalists, photographers, everyone focusing on him. Life will be different now. Hisbehaviour has to be better. [LNB]'We decided it was not OK for him to stay with us for the Montenegro game because his behaviour was not OK. Now we have picked him because he can improve by staying with us. He has to be careful in every moment.'[LNB] A watchful eye: Capello (right) will have words with Carroll about his conduct, but expects the 21-year-old to shine on the pitch[LNB]Carroll, who has scored seven goals in 14 games for Newcastle this season, has been struggling with a groin strain but trained with the team for the first time yesterday.[LNB]'He is a really interesting player in the future,' said Capello, who asked fans to treat his new recruits with care. [LNB]'Sometimes we can burn these players if their performance is not good,' he said. 'We have to help them.'[LNB] How's this for an omen? Andy Carroll, hailed as the new Alan Shearer, could not wish for a better omen tonight. Newcastle legend Shearer (left) scored on his England debut as Graham Taylor's men beat France 2-0 at Wembley on February 19, 1992.[LNB] Boozers are losers! Take it from me, says Rio, you can't drink and thriveCome in No 9...your time is now! Newcastle star Carroll ready to shineBlanc's new look France will battle for redemption after World Cup farceLes magnifiques 7: Blanc's key France players for resistance at WembleyCapello to try a Plan B with his new-look England against France[LNB]  Explore more:People: Joe Hart, Fabio Capello, Andy Carroll, Jack Wilshere, Phil Jagielka, Ben Foster Places: Newcastle, London, Montenegro, France, United Kingdom

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