Campbell praises Crouch

Last updated : 07 June 2006 By Al Campbell
The Arsenal defender is confident Crouch can play a big role for England at the World Cup after the Liverpool striker got his first international hat-trick against Jamaica on Saturday.

"Crouchy has got great character, he has great movement and is very deceptive for a lot of defenders," said Campbell.

"Peter's confidence has risen in the last two or three weeks with the way he has performed and with everyone getting behind him. Centre-forwards need confidence, like everyone else. If he gets his chance in the World Cup finals, I am sure he will take it.

"He is big and, if as a defender you don't get it right, he is going to win the headers all the time. Jamaica probably should have had someone just in front of him to stop him winning so many headers."


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