Source: Daily_Mail
Newcastle boss Chris Hughton dismisses talk of England row over Andy Carroll
Newcastle manager Chris Hughton has denied claims he demanded Andy Carroll's withdrawal from England's friendly against France. [LNB]The Newcastle No 9 made his England debut on Wednesday despite suffering a groin injury in his club's home draw against Fulham four days earlier. [LNB] Debut: Andy Carroll played 70 minutes in England's 2-1 defeat to France at Wembley [LNB]However, Hughton insisted he merely asked Fabio Capello to be sensible before selecting the striker. [LNB]Hughton said: 'We did not tell them we wanted to pull him out of the squad. I spoke to the FA throughout and I am sure if he wasn't fit to play they wouldn't have risked him.'[LNB] Don't risk Andy Carroll! Newcastle United fear England striker isn't fit to face FranceFormer England captain Shearer hails Carroll after striker's Wembley debutAndy Carroll starts for England! Newcastle fears brushed aside as striker passes fitness test to face FranceNEWCASTLE UNITED FC
