Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp won't block Ledley King from a new England call-up.

The Daily Mail says Redknapp says King can play at the World Cup, although his chronic knee problems mean he is unlikely to play for England this season.

The Tottenham boss criticised Capello when he selected King in his squad to face Ukraine and Slovakia last March, but now says he would be willing to speak to the England manager about including the centre half in his plans.

Redknapp sees King, 28, as the ideal back-up for John Terry and Ferdinand if England qualify for South Africa.