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Old 09-07-2011, 10:27 AM   #1
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Thumbs up Lampard still a key man - Capello

Fabio Capello has insisted Frank Lampard remains a key member of his England squad, despite dropping him for the victory over Bulgaria. Capello said Lampard, 33, could feature against Wales on Tuesday. &quot;I think he's ready to play with us. He is one of the important players and one of the leaders of this squad,&quot; he said. He also insists that the Bulgaria fans responsible for alleged racist chants must be identified, and asked England supporters not to boo the Welsh anthem. England players wore anti-racism wristbands in training after the abuse in Bulgaria. Capello said: &quot;The racism is a terrible thing. I am against [it] absolutely. I didn't hear in Bulgaria what happened because I was focused on the game. But we need to find the racists.&quot; And he warned England fans: &quot;I remember in Cardiff I didn't like the boos or the shouts against the other country, because for me as a manager and as a player it's a really important moment, because you wear the shirt at your heart at <a href="http://www.cheapcanadagoose2011.com"><strong>cheap women coat</strong></a> this moment. &quot;We need to fight against racism. It's a really high moment, a spiritual moment. You need to respect the other country.&quot; Chelsea midfielder Lampard's omission in Sofia was the first time he had been left out of an England starting line-up when fit and available for a competitive game since the Euro 2008 qualifying campaign. Capello said: &quot;Frank Lampard is a really important player, like others that are here and some players that are not here, like [Jack] Wilshere, Steven Gerrard and other ones. &quot;I don't know if tomorrow [Tuesday] he will play. &quot;Probably we can change the style to a different style to the one we played against Bulgaria because tomorrow we <a href="http://www.nfljerseys-onlinebuy.com/"><strong>Troy Polamalu jerseys</strong></a> are playing at home.&quot; Capello also reiterated his belief that £35m Liverpool striker Andy Carroll's lifestyle was a &quot;problem&quot;. He said: &quot;He needs to be careful because he's an important player for England and Liverpool. &quot;He understands what he needs to do. I never said Carroll drinks too much. I think if you want to be a good player then you need to drink less than normal. I have spoken to him privately.&quot; England captain John Terry also issued his backing to Lampard. &quot;Write Frank Lampard off at your peril,&quot; he said. &quot;I have known him an awful long time and he was disappointed about not starting but trained incredibly hard the day after and he remains one of the best players I have ever played with. &quot;Because of his age people <a href="http://www.nfljerseys-network.com/"><strong>Saints jerseys</strong></a> tend to write him off but he is still in excellent form. His record for England has been incredible.&quot; Terry said England's established players were aware there were a number of players now vying for a starting role in the set-up. He said: &quot;I think we all feel that in the squad, that has come in conjunction with the younger players really pushing on and playing well for their club sides. &quot;People said we maybe took it for granted, playing in the side but that has never been the case since I have been involved for England. &quot;It is a great mixture in the squad and I think Frank will rise to the occasion and will be back in the side very soon. &quot;We saw the other night Chris Smalling did well and Gary Cahill alongside me. &quot;It's not just Frank, we all feel pressure from the younger players for our places.&quot;
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