World Cup: England boss Roy Hodgson confident Andy Carroll will be fully fit
Saturday 6 October 2012 10:19, UK
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England boss Roy Hodgson insists he has no worries about the fitness of striker Andy Carroll after he was recalled to the squad.
Experience
Hodgson has retained a core of experience though. With Steven Gerrard suspended, Frank Lampard seems certain to skipper England against San Marino next Friday, and there are plenty of others Hodgson feels are capable of shouldering the burden of responsibility.
Little wonder he wants to get away from the twin subjects of John Terry and Rio Ferdinand.
"We have enough leaders," he said. "Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard are the captain and vice-captain.
"We also have people like Phil Jagielka, Michael Carrick, Joleon Lescott, Ashley Cole and Glen Johnson. Who knows which of these younger players emerge as leaders.
"One can only hope there will be one or two who at the moment are in the early stages of their careers, who will emerge and show the same leadership qualities as John Terry, Rio Ferdinand, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard."
