England<\/a> for the friendly against Ghana on Tuesday evening will be a “massive moment” in his career.<\/p>\nIn the absence of John Terry, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Rio Ferdinand, the Manchester City midfielder will lead out his country for the first time against the World Cup quarter-finalists.<\/p>\n
The 30 year-old was omitted from the England squad that took on Wales at the weekend – Lampard, Scott Parker and Jack Wilshere were the chosen midfield trio, whilst James Milner and Stewart Downing were on the substitutes bench – and whilst he was disappointed not to be involved, he is looking forward to leading out the Three Lions at Wembley.<\/p>\n
“Obviously it’s going to be a massive moment in my career. I’m really looking forward to doing the job,” Barry told reporters.<\/p>\n
“I will be the same player I always am. You don’t put the armband on and change.<\/p>\n
“I’ve got experience of three years captaining Aston Villa. There is some extra responsibility but I won’t change the way I play.<\/p>\n
“I was disappointed not to be involved on Saturday,” Barry added, “but in football things can change quickly.”.<\/p>\n
“I didn’t play against Wales then two days later I have been asked to captain my country. That’s how much can happen in a short space of time.”<\/p>\n
England boss Fabio Capello is expected to make seven changes to the England side that emerged from the convincing 2-0 victory at the Millennium Stadium, and whilst the Italian’s decision has come in for criticism, Barry believes that it gives other members of the squad the chance to impress.<\/p>\n
“I can certainly see the reasons for this decision. It’s a tough part of the season now,” added Barry.<\/p>\n
“There are a lot of games in a short period of time and they are big games.<\/p>\n
“I know the fans have bought their ticket to see certain individuals perform for England, but at the same time the rest of the players were in the squad from the start. <\/p>\n
“They weren’t just called up at the last minute.” <\/em><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n
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