Source: Daily_Mail
Peter Crouch content with sub role after showing Andy Carroll how to score for England
Peter Crouch had no complaints about playing second fiddle to Andy Carroll in England's 2-1 friendly defeat against France after showing the debutant the way to goal barely a minute after coming off the bench. [LNB]Newcastle striker Carroll impressed on his senior international bow but was unable to mark the occasion by finding the net as England were outplayed by the French. [LNB]Crouch took his record for England to 22 goals in 42 games after replacing the youngster late on.[LNB] [LNB] Big finish: Crouch scored for England but it was too little too late at Wembley[LNB]Tottenham forward Crouch said: 'The manager was looking at other things and obviously knows what I can do. [LNB]'I've been around the set-up for a while now. Pleasing to make the impact; obviously just disappointed with the result. [LNB]'I thought France in the first half played some great stuff to be honest and we had a little bit of a comeback at the end. [LNB] Big job: Newcastle striker Carroll worked hard on his full England debut [LNB]'Maybe if the game had gone on a little bit more, we'd have had a different result.'[LNB] Crouch reckons his 86th-minute goal, a hooked far-post volley from Ashley Young's corner, was just his second touch following his introduction. [LNB]He added: 'It was quite quick to get the goal and obviously I'm very pleased. When you're on the bench, you hope for a chance and hope you can make an impact when that comes and, thankfully, I did that.'[LNB] Gerrard row: Liverpool blast Capello after midfielder injured in tame defeatEngland 1 France 2: Capello's youngsters fail French test as kids are outclassedJamie Redknapp's Wembley watch: Liverpool must sign Karim BenzemaMartin Samuel: France turn on the style while Fabio turns back the clock[LNB] Explore more:People: Peter Crouch, Ashley Young, Andy Carroll Places: Newcastle, United Kingdom, France
