• Premier League

Capello sweats on Agbonlahor injury

ESPN staff
October 1, 2011
Gabriel Agbonlahor scored as Aston Villa beat Wigan © PA Photos
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Fabio Capello faces a nervous wait before discovering whether he will be able to select Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor in the England squad to face Montenegro on Friday.

Agbonlahor has made a storming start to the season under new Villa manager Alex McLeish, and he was on target in the 2-0 victory over Wigan on Saturday.

However, he was forced out of the action on 85 minutes with a back problem, which may cost him the chance of a fourth England cap.

"Gabby's pace was frightening," McLeish said. "I would have hated to have played against him in that form. It would have been a hell of a challenge. He is showing England form and we have been told he is under consideration but he has been struggling with a back injury.

"I took him off partly because of the standing ovation he got but also because he is struggling with his back. I dare say the doctor will have a conversation with the England doctor on whether he has to report."

England just need a point from their final qualifier against Montenegro to guarantee a place at Euro 2012 next summer.

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