Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry is convinced he and Owen Hargreaves can play effectively together in the same England team.

Manager Fabio Capello, in charge for the second time against France in Paris on Wednesday, is renowned for operating with a 4-2-3-1 formation incorporating two defensive midfielders.

Barry has made that role his own in the national side since returning from the international wilderness under previous England boss Steve McClaren.

And Barry believes the two can work together, saying: "I've been in a few under-21 squads with Owen years back and this year when he's been in the England squad.

"You get compared to any player who plays in your certain position.

"I don't think we are similar players. We play in the same sort of position - or that's where the England manager sees us - but we can both do different jobs and I'm sure we can play together too."