Yet there is an impression that Joe Cole has never truly fulfilled his early promise - an impression that was only heightened by Chelsea's decision to let him leave Stamford Bridge for nothing in June.

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Warnock has just one cap while Baines is yet to play for England but the pair will be looking to make an impression on Capello with first-choice left-back Ashley Cole injured and Wayne Bridge pulling out of the England squad.

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