Carragher is sorely missed as Capello rues England's lost centre halves

Carragher is sorely missed as Capello rues the lost generation of English centre halves Even if Jamie Carragher would prefer to miss a penalty for England rather than Liverpool, Fabio Capello must now be wishing a player who has put club before country had not retired from international football. The days when England boasted top-class centre halves in abundance appear to be over. John Terry's absence from tomorrow's encounter with Kazakhstan has forced Capello to turn to players he would probably prefer to avoid for a World Cup qualifier. Matthew Upson has never proved himself at the very highest level and Joleon Lescott, strangely off-form this season, reported for duty after another difficult weekend for Everton. Scroll down for more Backing out: Liverpool's Jamie Carragher retired from international football, frustrated... [read full story]