Capello set to disappoint Owen again

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Owen was overlooked for the victories against Andorra and Croatia because he was battling for fitness. But now, even though he is fully fit and has scored five goals in seven Newcastle matches this season, it seems he has yet to convince Capello that he is the nation's top striker.

"I saw him on TV. He's fit enough, but it is not a good moment for Newcastle," he said.

"Sometimes a lot of the results of the club for which a player plays are not good for the confidence.

"I have to decide on 23 players. I do not decide out of sympathy or because I like or dislike players. I decide on who I think is the best player at the moment.

"You can play better if all the team play well. There are three players at Tottenham who are interesting for us but it is not a good moment for them."