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Capello hails youngsters after Spanish surprise
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November 14, 2011, Monday
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FABIO Capello's decision to throw youngsters into the fray at Wembley against a full-strength Spain side looked fraught with danger but it worked out well as England enjoyed a 1-0 victory, courtesy of a Frank Lampard header in the second half, over the world and European champion in a friendly on Saturday.
Phil Jones and his Manchester United teammate Danny Welbeck and Everton's Jack Rodwell all drew praise from Italian Capello.
Jones, who plays in defense for United but earned his second England cap in midfield, was given the unenviable task of breaking up the visitors' mesmerizing passing patterns, and despite chasing shadows at times he stuck to his task.
Rodwell came on as a second-half subtitute for his first appearance for the senior team and worried Spain's back four with his energy when linking up with fellow substitute Welbeck despite most of the play taking place at the other end.
"The victory was important for the players' confidence and for the confidence of the fans," Capello said after England's first defeat of reigning world champion since 1980.
"But the most important thing for me was the performance of Rodwell, of Welbeck and Jones. These are really good young players and I saw that these players will be very important for the next years."
Capello said Welbeck, who has three caps, will start against Sweden in another Wembley friendly tomorrow.
Captain John Terry will also return, the Italian coach confirmed, despite the furore over his alleged racist comment to Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand in a Premier League match.
Terry did no more than warm up on the touchline on Saturday, but the solid performances of Joleon Lescott and Phil Jagielka showed England is well stocked in central defense as thoughts turn to next year's European Championship.
Phil Jones and his Manchester United teammate Danny Welbeck and Everton's Jack Rodwell all drew praise from Italian Capello.
Jones, who plays in defense for United but earned his second England cap in midfield, was given the unenviable task of breaking up the visitors' mesmerizing passing patterns, and despite chasing shadows at times he stuck to his task.
Rodwell came on as a second-half subtitute for his first appearance for the senior team and worried Spain's back four with his energy when linking up with fellow substitute Welbeck despite most of the play taking place at the other end.
"The victory was important for the players' confidence and for the confidence of the fans," Capello said after England's first defeat of reigning world champion since 1980.
"But the most important thing for me was the performance of Rodwell, of Welbeck and Jones. These are really good young players and I saw that these players will be very important for the next years."
Capello said Welbeck, who has three caps, will start against Sweden in another Wembley friendly tomorrow.
Captain John Terry will also return, the Italian coach confirmed, despite the furore over his alleged racist comment to Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand in a Premier League match.
Terry did no more than warm up on the touchline on Saturday, but the solid performances of Joleon Lescott and Phil Jagielka showed England is well stocked in central defense as thoughts turn to next year's European Championship.
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