Barry: Wilderness years are Fab motivation

Gareth Barry has claimed his four-year omission from England’s plans spurred him on to make the most of his chance under Fabio Capello.

Tue, 02 Dec, 2008 - 10:04

Gareth Barry has claimed his four-year omission from England’s plans spurred him on to make the most of his chance under Fabio Capello.

Barry has featured in every game since Capello became Steve McClaren’s successor as head coach nearly 12 months ago and made the holding midfield role his own.

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