Source: SKY_Sports
Crouch showcases talents
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Peter Crouch is hoping his two-goal haul against Belarus has put him at the forefront of manager Fabio Capello's thoughts ahead of the World Cup.[LNB] England bounced back from their defeat in Ukraine at the weekend with a 3-0 win over Belarus to end their qualifying campaign with a record of nine wins and one loss.[LNB]Tottenham striker Crouch benefitted from injuries to Wayne Rooney and Jermain Defoe to start England's final qualifier at Wembley on Wednesday.[LNB]The 28-year-old now has 16 goals in 17 starts for his country, but still admits that he would like to play more under Capello.[LNB]"It was very enjoyable," he said. "It is good to finish the qualifying campaign on a winning note at Wembley and take that into the World Cup.[LNB]Food for thought"For me personally I was pleased to get a couple of goals. [LNB]"Have I given the manager a bit of food for thought? Yes. All I can do when given an opportunity is to try to take it and the goals help and hopefully my performance has given him something to think about.[LNB]"People keep asking me that question and I seem to always be saying that. I am pleased with the way it went.[LNB]"But we have got some fantastic competition for places, certainly in the striking area, and all I can do is to score goals and hopefully get a chance.[LNB]"We've got guys out injured at the moment and it would be nice to play a couple more games but it is back to the club now and I shall be concentrating on things at Tottenham.[LNB]"We've had a fantastic record in the qualifying group and hopefully we can take that through to the World Cup now."[LNB]
