England boss Fabio Capello remains hopeful Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry will make the World Cup.

His recovery appears to be progressing roughly in line with official estimates when he first suffered ankle ligament damage against Tottenham on May 5.

Barry has improved a lot. The last news was good," said Capello.

"But we have to wait and see what the doctor says. After that, we will know if he will be fit in a short time and ready to train with us, or whether he won't be ready.

"He has to be able to train normally the day after the first game.

"He is doing a lot of physiotherapy to get the movement going and is following what the doctor says.

"But I don't know if he is running yet."