England boss Fabio Capello will do all he can to find a place for Manchester United ace Michael Carrick in his midfield.
The Daily Mail says Carrick has reignited some interest, so much so that the Italian has now declared that the United midfielder will start against either Ukraine this Saturday or Belarus four days later.
England might have qualified for next summer's World Cup with these two games to spare but Capello is determined to make good use of them and the friendlies that will form what remains of the build-up to South Africa.
And Carrick is someone Capello sees as an important cog in his England machine.
Capello considers Carrick unique; a player who offers an alternative to Gareth Barry in that midfield holding role should England need a plan B.
Carrick is a holding midfielder who performs more of a quarterback role with his passing. As close to Xabi Alonso as Capello can find. And something different to the more defensive, more destructive Barry.
