Fabio Capello has never given the impression that he regards Peter Crouch as anything more than an impact substitute but the Italian appears to be warming to Tottenham's beanpole striker.
Crouch's second-half double was instrumental in England coming from behind to beat African champions Egypt 3-1 at Wembley on Wednesday evening and the 6' 7" (2.0m) forward may just have put himself in pole position to be Wayne Rooney's partner in attack when Capello's men start their World Cup campaign against the United States, in Rustenburg on June 12. Related article: Crouch shows good form Capello has, in the past, often appeared dismissive of Crouch's prolific scoring record for his country – Wednesday's sharply-taken brace made it 20 goals in 37 appearances.
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