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Strike shows I can be England's goalscorer - Carroll

ESPNsoccernet staff
March 29, 2011
Andy Carroll opened his account for England after a hardworking display © Getty Images
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Andy Carroll believes his first senior international goal against Ghana at Wembley proves he is a striker England can rely on.

Carroll produced an excellent finish to a fine team move to give England the lead in the first half, but Asamoah Gyan levelled in stoppage time to earn Ghana a draw.

The Liverpool striker said after the game he believes he can find the net regularly for his country.

''It was great to get the goal,'' Carroll told ITV. ''The lads played well, we're obviously disappointed they scored in the last minute. I'm coming back fit now. Getting the goal proved I'm here and ready to score goals for England.''

Stewart Downing set up Carroll's goal and had one of his best games for England, who fielded a much-changed team from their Euro 2012 qualifying win over Wales on Saturday.

''I think we played some good stuff, especially in the first half,'' the Aston Villa winger said. "'I think we proved we've got strength in depth. The players who came in played magnificently tonight.''

Capello was very happy with England's performance, and even conceding the late equaliser could not dampen his delight. "It was a fantastic game, I'm very happy,'' he said.

''It was not a friendly game, there were two teams on the pitch playing well, strongly, with lots of tackles. It was absolutely not a friendly game. I'm really happy with the performance.

''The players played without fear, with confidence. Ghana are a really good team, the performance was fantastic.''

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