Papers: Jones set for debut

07/10/2011 09:30

 
John Cross in The Daily Mirror writes...
England set for double gambleFabio Capello is set to take a big double gamble on his England line-up in Montengero. Capello is set to go for Manchester United's Phil Jones at right-back to counter-act dangerman Mirko Vucinic. The Mirror has already revealed Capello is also leaning towards giving Fulham striker Bobby Zamora his first start alongside Wayne Rooney. "I've got some ideas, but I need to sleep on them tonight to decide who will play alongside Rooney and who will play right-back," said the Italian. Tottenham's Kyle Walker impressed in a training match this week, while Everton star Phil Jagielka has also played at right-back, although struggled in that position against France last year. Capello rates youngster Jones highly and is set to give him his senior England debut here on Friday night. The boss also wants a target-man to hold the ball up for counter-attacks, which is why a formation employing Zamora up front and Ashley Young and Theo Walcott on the flanks has come into his thoughts.
Stuart Pearce is considering recalling Danny Welbeck for the England Under-21s for Monday's Euro 2013 qualifier in Norway. Injuries to Nathan Delfouneso and Martyn Waghorn in the 3-0 win against Iceland have left Pearce short on options in attack and he told The Sun: "I will have to speak to Fabio [Capello] and one or two others. We will have to see how the dust settles and get an understanding of the situation."
Meanwhile, former United midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron is set to retire later this month, according to The Daily Express. The cultured playmaker is set to hang up his boots following Estudiantes' clash with Racing Club.