Capello - Form will be key

Fabio Capello insists his England squad for Euro 2012 will be largely made up of the players who are in the best shape at the end of the season.

England's preparations for next summer's tournament in Poland and Ukraine started with a 1-0 win over reigning champions Spain on Saturday and Capello's men face Sweden at Wembley on Tuesday evening.

A fixture has also been arranged against the Netherlands in February, while England are expected to play two more friendlies in the build-up to the European Championship.

The form of several youngsters in the early part of this season has encouraged Capello, but the Italian is mindful after certain England players were jaded at the 2010 World Cup after a long domestic season.

"Some players are good at this moment of the season. But they will be tired at the end of the season and not at the top (of their game)."
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Capello, who will make eight changes from the side which overcame Spain to face the Swedes, said: "Some players are good at this moment of the season. But they will be tired at the end of the season and not at the top (of their game).

"During the period we stay together before the Euros I will have time to decide to see which players will be at the top.

"We play two games before we leave for Poland. We will understand which players will be the best.

"We need to choose the best players. We've got another game to play against Holland but I need to choose the players when we will start the preparations for the Euros.

"I think these players have got time to improve in that period between now and May. After, I will choose. Probably some players who are in a good moment now, will be so-so then.

"But the experience for these players to play at Wembley against Spain, Sweden and also against Holland will be important."