Newcastle Forward Andy Carroll Warned By Fabio Capello As Debut Confirmed

England boss Fabio Capello has warned Newcastle No. 9 he must get his personal life under control if he is to become an England regular.

The comments come after the England manager confirmed the young star has shaken off an injury to declare himself fit for England's friendly with France on Wednesday night.

Capello said, "He's okay. He's fit. He'll play tomorrow.

"He'll start in the first 11 along with (Jordan) Henderson and (Kieron) Gibbs."

The England boss added, "I think everyone makes mistakes during their life and you have to help the young ones.

"He's a good player and I think he will understand, to stay with the senior (squad) will be really important for him because all the people, the newspapers, journalists will be focused on his life. I think he will improve."

But the Italian added a word of warning to the Gateshead born forward: "He needs to improve things in his private life now because it's really important.

"I spoke with him about what you have to do on the pitch (this morning). This afternoon I will speak to him about his private life.

"I didn't select him in the last game we played because the FA, myself and Stuart Pearce decided it was not okay to select him. I think this was really important for him and for us. Since them I think he learned something about this."

Carroll has netted seven goals in 12 games for Newcastle this season, but has been forced to live with United Captain Kevin Nolan following off-field problems.

But on the pitch, there is no question he has the quality to deliver for United and England, and he could prove a key man in England's 2012 qualification.