Fabio Capello faces a showdown with Arsene Wenger if he picks Jack Wilshere
Posted Monday, August 08, 2011 by thesun.co.uk
Fabio Capello faces a bust-up with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger if he selects Jack Wilshere in Wednesday's England friendly against Holland.
INJURED ... Jack Wilshere
Wilshere was named in the 25-man squad for the game, yet Wenger insists he must NOT play.
The midfielder did not travel to Portugal for Arsenal's friendly with Benfica on Saturday due to an ankle problem.
Wenger warned: "England can include him but he will not play. I will not be happy if he is played."
Last November, Capello was criticised by Liverpool for making Steven Gerrard play for 85 minutes against France with the player getting injured.
Yet Capello plans to field a strong team against Holland in preparation for England's crucial Euro 2012 qualifiers in September and October when they play Bulgaria, Wales and Montenegro.
Injury has ruled Gerrard and Arsenal's Theo Walcott out on Wednesday, and Aston Villa's Darren Bent has a shoulder problem, allowing Danny Welbeck to be picked as the fourth striker.
ENGLAND: Robert Green, Joe Hart, David Stockdale, Leighton Baines, Gary Cahill, Ashley Cole, Rio Ferdinand, Phil Jagielka, Joleon Lescott, Micah Richards, John Terry, Kyle Walker, Gareth Barry, Michael Carrick, Stewart Downing, Adam Johnson, Frank Lampard, James Milner, Scott Parker, Jack Wilshere, Ashley Young, Andy Carroll, Peter Crouch, Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck.
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