World Cup 2010: England players form guide - who will be in Fabio Capello's squad?

After another busy weekend for all our footie stars, lets see how they all fare for that World Cup place

-- ON THE PLANE

David James
The veteran goalkeeper is 40 in August and after failing to finish at Spurs with a slight calf strain, was unable to play against Blackburn the following the weekend. But a clean sheet at Wembley and a place in the Cup final has given James fresh focus, which can only be good for England.
Robert Green
West Ham’s goalkeeper is 30 but has just nine caps, and on Saturday kept his first clean sheet in nine games. Some argue he has a place by default only, but he remains in the top three.
John Terry
No longer the captain but still a giant in defending terms. Managed to upset Aston Villa and Martin O’Neill with his challenge on England team-mate James Milner at Wembley but has the incentive of leading the change to lift the Premier League trophy.
Rio Ferdinand
Maybe not having his most consistent season, a factor not helped by injuries. But with Terry remains one of the best central defenders in the world.

Ashley Young
Having an impressive season for Villa but suffered a second Wembley disappointment of the season at the weekend.

Steven Gerrard One of the first names on the list and crucial to any hopes of winning the World Cup. But he must be getting fed up with Liverpool’s underachieving.

Glen Johnson
Back in action, which is good news for England. Has proved his fitness since returning so must be a certainty for South Africa.
Frank Lampard
With 20 goals in 77 internationals, his value is obvious. And at Wembley the midfielder scored his 22nd goal of the season for Chelsea, meaning he is enjoying his best ever return in terms of club goals.
Gareth Barry
Having featured in 27 of England’s last 29 games, there can be little doubt he will be in South Africa. Helped City thrash Bimingham 5-1 at the weekend.
James Milner
In form for Villa having been a permanent feature of the Under-21s. Offers width and brains but suffered at the hands of a foul by John Terry in the FA Cup semi-final.
Wayne Rooney
The jewel in England’s crown with 34 goals in 46 games for club and country this season. Manchester United, like England, need Rooney fit but the sight of him failing to finish the game against Bayern Munich and missing the game against Blackburn filled every England fan with concern.
Jermain Defoe

Whether there is room for Rooney and Defoe in the same team is not clear, but the Tottenham man is the next best thing and is a must for South Africa. Returned for Spurs against Portsmouth at the weekend after four weeks out but was off the pace and lasted only an hour, which will be a concern for Capello.

Peter Crouch
Love him or hate him, you cannot criticize his record: 18 goals in 36 games including two against Egypt. Not always first choice but he remains a great impact player.
-- IN THE DEPARTURE LOUNGE
Joe Hart
A possible third choice goalkeeper, and moving to Birmingham has helped, but is fearful that he will have to spend next season on Manchester City’s bench. Sat out the game against City at the weekend - and saw team-mate Stuart Taylor concede five.
Paul Robinson
Has enjoyed a good season and since returning from injury has kept successive clean sheets against Portsmouth and Manchester United, against whom he made a
Wes Brown
Dependable defender but currently injured. If he is fit, Capello will want him on the plane.

Matthew Upson
The jury is still out on Upson. Having an average season for West Ham, but regarded as good cover for Terry and Ferdinand.
Joleon Lescott
Rated highly but injuries are threatening his place. Out for several weeks, which could put his place in doubt.
Phil Jagielka
Such a great prospect but his career was on ice when he suffered serious injury last April. Now back on a regular basis.
Ashley Cole
If he is fit, the best left-back in the world is a certainty to travel. Doubts remain over the extent of his foot injury, though he is back in training.
Darren Bent
Loads of goals but he slipped like a Grand National faller at Upton Park on Saturday when faced with a chance to score. Could fight with Bobby Zamora, Emile Heskey and Carlton Cole for a place on the plane.
Leighton Baines
Potential replacement for Cole and did not disappoint on his debut against Egypt.
Emile Heskey
Heskey has his critics, just seven goals in 57 internationals is hardly impressive. Fit but only on the bench at the weekend, coming on late at Bolton.

Michael Carrick
Suffers by being a midfielder in a country that has Gerrard, Lampard and Barry, but offers good cover, even as an emergency defender. Left out completely at the weekend.
Owen Hargreaves
His career has been in doubt, but the Canadian born midfielder is close to returning and could add to his 42 caps. Still waiting for his anticipated return.
Stewart Downing
Made the last world Cup squad and Capello has gone on record admitting he has been impressed by the winger.
Theo Walcott
A shock choice last time, but has not progressed as expected with injuries his biggest problem. After injuries, he is now getting an extended run and he is doing his best to show his pace could prove invaluable.
Aaron Lennon
If fit, he is a must, but doubts persist over the winger’s groin strain. Is improving and nearing a return.
Shaun Wright-Phillips
With Beckham gone, he has a chance but not even a regular at Manchester City.
Joe Cole
When he’s good he’s very good and went to the last World Cup but he struggles to make Carlo Ancelotti’s side. Has started the last three games for Chelsea.
Bobby Zamora
Previously wouldn’t have got a look in but Roy Hodgson has championed the Fulham striker’s cause. Scored another Europa League goal last week to deliver Fulham to the semi-finals

-- ON THE BEACH
David Beckham
Injured, saving Capello a dilemma.

Michael Owen
Another injury victim, but would probably have failed to make the squad.
Jonathan Woodgate
Had a fringe chance but injury ended that.

Wayne Bridge
Decided to quit international football. No chance of a U-turn.

Ben Foster
Capello likes the goalkeeper but, after starting the season, just one appearance for United this year.

Scott Carson
Promised so and helping WBA win their place back in the Premier League augers well for the future. But not yet.
Michael Dawson
Impressive for Spurs but not rated by Capello.

Ledley King
Too injury prone.
Sol Campbell
Arsenal have given him a second chance, but too old.
Gary Cahill
A blood clot threatened his career, and though he is now back a place in South Africa is probably too much to expect.

Carlton Cole
Too injury prone.
Tom Huddlestone
Got the call for the Brazil friendly, but needs another season.



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