Capello settles on his World Cup starting team

FABIO CAPELLO has settled on his first XI for England's World Cup opener with the United States on Saturday.

By The Newsroom

Published 10th Jun 2010, 14:45 BST

Updated 10th Jun 2010, 15:11 BST

The England boss confirmed today he has chosen his starting goalkeeper, with much speculation over whether David James, Robert Green or Joe Hart will get the nod.

After a knee injury ended captain Rio Ferdinand's hopes of playing in the tournament, the Italian is now praying his players will get through the final two days of preparation unscathed ahead of the World Cup Group C opener in Rustenburg.

Asked whether he had chosen his goalkeeper for the USA game, Capello said: "Yes, I've decided, I know.

"I know the 11 that will play Saturday and I hope the next two days, during the training, all the players will be fit."

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