Portsmouth’s Sol Campbell has backed Jamie Carragher’s decision to call time on his England career “except in the case of an absolute emergency” after the Liverpool defender became frustrated at the lack of international opportunities at centre-back.

Sol Campbell admits he will not to become really excited about the prospects of Portsmouth’s new campaign in the Premier League until manager Harry Redknapp signs a top quality striker.

Leicester’s valiant battle against relegation from the Premiership ended after they drew today and Manchester City beat Newcastle.