Emile Heskey: Going, Going...Gone?

Fabio Capello isn't afraid to make controversial decisions.

When Capello decided to recall Emile Heskey into the England squad, the decision raised a few eyebrows.

Jermain Defoe, Darren Bent, and Peter Crouch weren't too impressed with the Italian but Don Fabio kept faith in the bulky ex-Liverpool striker.

Capello suggested, "He has quality and can use his physique to full effect."

Heskey played for England at World Cup 2002 in South Korea and Japan but fell out of England's ranks with Sven-Goran Eriksson and Steve McClaren, only to be called up by the former Real Madrid manager.

During that period, Heskey left Liverpool for Birmingham, when relegated he opted for Wigan Athletic and the Latics have managed to hold on to the stocky forward despite interest from the likes of Hull City, Stoke, and Portsmouth in August.

Amr Zaki's dominance at the JJB Stadium has overshadowed Emile Heskey's presence but the Englishman is pleased with his performances this season.

Heskey has already scored (against Hull) in his five appearances for the Latics this season.

Flying high, Heskey has been speaking of a possible return to a bigger club.

"Everyone wants to play in Europe at the highest level. A return to Liverpool would be lovely for me, at this point."

Wigan manager Steve Bruce isn't too impressed with Heskey's perspective.

"If he goes to Liverpool or wherever, is he going to play week-in, week-out?

"The big thing Emile will have on his mind is to be in condition in 18 months to go to the World Cup. Why not stay here and do that?"

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