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. 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. Crouch took his record for England to 22 goals in 42 games after replacing the youngster late on. Big finish: Crouch scored for England but it was too little too late at WembleyTottenham forward Crouch said: 'The manager was looking at other things and obviously knows what I can do. 'I've been around the set-up for a while now. Pleasing to make the impact; obviously just disappointed with the result. '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. Big job: Newcastle striker Carroll worked hard on his full England debut 'Maybe if the game had gone on a little bit more, we'd have had a different result.' Crouch reckons his 86th-minute goal, a hooked far-post volley from Ashley Young's corner, was just his second touch following his introduction. 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.' 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  Explore more:People: Peter Crouch, Ashley Young, Andy Carroll Places: Newcastle, United Kingdom, France

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