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Carroll losing fitness battle

ESPN staff
November 15, 2010
Andy Carroll played 90 minutes aginst Fulham © PA Photos
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Andy Carroll looks to be losing his fitness battle as he bids to make his England debut against France at Wembley on November 17.

The Newcastle striker forced his way into Fabio Capello's squad after netting seven times in the Premier League as the Magpies confounded expectations by sealing a place in the top half of the table.

But a groin injury looks set to deny Carroll the opportunity to wear the Three Lions for the first time after he sat out training on Monday.

His likely absence increases the chances of Jay Bothroyd, the Cardiff striker, being handed a shock start after his goal-laden start to the Championship season.

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