Warnock targets cup and call-up double
Posted Thursday, February 25, 2010 by PA
Aston Villa left-back Stephen Warnock admits Wayne Bridge's decision to rule himself out for England may have paved the way for his own selection to Fabio Capello's squad.
Manchester City defender Bridge released a short statement claiming his presence within the national side was potentially "divisive", following newspaper allegations about a relationship between Bridge's former partner Vanessa Perroncel and Chelsea defender John Terry.
"I thought I was pushing hard anyway but with what has happened maybe it has opened a door. Ideally it would be great to win the Carling Cup and get called up for the Egypt game but let's wait and see," said Warnock.
Bridge's absence and an injury to Ashley Cole could mean a call-up for Warnock for next week's friendly against Egypt, and the 28-year-old is hoping to catch Fabio Capello's eye.
"I don't know about that (selection for the Egypt game)," he added. "That will be the manager's decision.
"He picks who he thinks is right for the job. All I can do is concentrate on my form with Villa and try and impress him."
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