Which Seven Men Have Failed To Convince Fabio Capello They Deserve A Place At World Cup 2010?

Fabio Capello already knows the 23 men that he will take to South Africa, but is keeping his lips tightly sealed until Tuesday when the final squad is announced. 

The England manager has had close to a fortnight to examine 30 footballers, experimenting with different systems and, most importantly, testing them out in two friendly matches against Mexico and Japan. 


Amongst the players who have emerged from this period with their reputation enhanced are Jamie Carragher, who played in both matches and performed comfortably at center back and right-back underlining his caliber as the squad's most experienced 'utility man'. 

Another defender who can surely start packing his bags is Ledley King whilst his Spurs team-mate Aaron Lennon has also blazed his way back into the England set up after an injury ravaged season. 

But who are the seven unfortunate players set to fall victim to Capello's axe?

Members of the Goal.com team named the seven men we think will be watching the action on TV this summer.

Amar Singh

1. Darren Bent 
Needed a goal today badly, but failed to test the keeper once. Capello is likely to pick the experienced, battering-ram Emile Heskey who 'put himself about' enough for the last 20 minutes against Japan.

2. Michael Carrick

The Manchester United midfielder was in the firing line of a half-time dressing down against Mexico on Monday after England struggled to keep hold of the ball. Ominous that he was not given a second chance by Capello against Japan.

3. Michael Dawson

The Spurs defender will live to fight another day as astute performances from his defensive partner Ledley King and Jamie Carragher gave Capello the four center-backs he needs.

4. Adam Johnson

A lively cameo against Mexico, but with Joe Cole playing a hand in England's goals against Japan, the 22-year-old winger could miss out.

5. Scott Parker

The West Ham midfielder was tipped to get a chance to fill the injured Gareth Barry's boots, but Capello preferred to try out Tom Huddlestone who did enough to force his way into the final squad.

6. Matthew Upson

A regular member of the England squad since Capello took the reigns in 2008, but a poor season at West Ham and a couple of nervy moments in an England shirt may have cost him his place.

7. Stephen Warnock 

Untried since Leighton Baines was called up for his first cap in March, and despite theEverton man struggling to adapt to international football at times, his omission from the team against Japan suggests the writing is on the wall.