Sven's Oddballs ; Ageing Full Backs, One-Cap Wonders He's Tried Them All

Daily Mail › December 09, 2004

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CHRIS Powell was training with West Ham yesterday while the England squad were flying by private jet to Madrid.

But the last time England played Spain, in Sven Goran Eriksson's first game in charge at Villa Park in February 2001, 31-year-old Powell was the surprise choice to make his debut at left back.

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Sven's Oddballs ; Ageing Full Backs, One-Cap Wonders He's Tried Them All

England won 3- 0 with goals from Nick Barmby, Emile Heskey and Ugo Ehiogu - players who, like Powell, have since been eclipsed as international footballers.

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