Arsenal star accepts World Cup squad role

Sol Campbell knows he faces a hard task dislodging John Terry and Rio Ferdinand from the starting roles in England’s defence.

The 31-year-old is heading to his third World Cup, but it will be his first as a back-up after being one of the first names on the team-sheet in 1998 and 2002.He said: “I’m going to be a squad player at the World Cup, I realise that.“I’m going to be on the bench, but I’m part of the squad and part of that role is to support the 11 players who are in the starting line-up.“I think everyone is aware this is one of the best defensive lines we have had for a long time.”