Source: Daily_Mail
EXCLUSIVE: Capello courts Ledley King to shore up England backline
Still got it: King is highly rated despite fitness issues[LNB]Fabio Capello could turn to Ledley King in an attempt to solve his defensive crisis. It is almost three years since King last played for England. [LNB]But in light of Rio Ferdinand's back injury and John Terry's poor form, the Tottenham defender is back in Capello's World Cup thoughts.[LNB] King's chronic knee problems mean he cannot play two games in quick succession and he does not train with the Spurs team.[LNB] But he could still play a vital role in the tournament as the manager juggles players to keep them fresh and avoid suspensions. [LNB]Capello must decide - in conjunction with Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp -whether it is feasible to take 29-year-old King to South Africa knowing he will not be available for every game. [LNB]The England boss could use King's presence to manage the fitness of Ferdinand, troubled all season by a back problem, although that would go against Capello's principles of not taking crocked players. [LNB]King, still regarded as one of the finest markers in the country, is currently out with a groin strain, but would not have been considered for tomorrow's friendly against Egypt because he did not play for Spurs on Sunday. [LNB] I'm ready for Roo-mania! Wayne refuses to feel strain as he gears up for 100 days of World Cup hypeRoo: Don't boo - John Terry taunts will hurt us all says Wayne Rooney as Chelsea bad boy prepares to face Wembley fansEngland face fight to hold on to Fabio as Juventus line up summer move for bossTOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC
