King ready to repay Capello’s faith in him

Ledley allowed to stick with tried and trusted training methods

Published: 07/06/2010

LEDLEY King has vowed to repay the “great faith” shown in him by England head coach Fabio Capello.

King is a strong contender to partner John Terry in England’s opening World Cup match against the United States in Rustenburg on Saturday after skipper Rio Ferdinand’s withdrawal through injury.

The centre-back is indebted to Capello for allowing him to stick with the fitness programme he uses at Tottenham to overcome his long-term knee problem.

King seldom trains, spending the bulk of his time in the gym and swimming pool.

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