Fabio Capello: "I'm really happy for the performance of Andy because he played very well. He'll be a player who'll be important for the future of England.
"When he received the ball he played quickly and his movement every time was dangerous.
"We had cleared it with Newcastle to play Carroll.
"Franco (Baldini, England general manager) spoke with Newcastle before the game and we checked him before the game.
"I spoke with him (Carroll) at the hotel, personally, and after the warm-up here. After the first half, too. He told me he was fit to play every time.
"No player has ever played with me who was not fit.
"Our doctor said he was fit, so the player was ready to play. He played 70 minutes very well, no problem."