The Liverpool vice-captain came out of international retirement to play under Capello and is hoping the England manager can have the same effect on his game as he had on two AC Milan legends.
"It is an experience working with Capello. I regard the two best defenders of all-time as Franco Baresi and Paolo Maldini," said Carragher.
"That will be a great education for me over the next weeks. One of the main reasons for coming back was to work with him.
"You pick up things from everyone. If you go into management, you then do what you think is right.
"There are not too many players of my age going. When I was last in the squad, you had people like Michael Owen, Gary Neville, David Beckham, Sol Campbell - all vastly experienced.
"So that was the strangest thing this time, finding that I was the oldest outfield player. Do I feel I have extra responsibility? Not really. But if my experience can help, that will be fantastic."