For those of you who watched England grapple for answers last week against the Czech Republic, I’d like to give you my condolences for wasting two hours of your life that you’ll never get back.

Aside from the fact that the squad has more holes than a slice of Swiss cheese, the quality of play on the pitch resembled something out of a silly comedy. You had David James giving away howlers by the truckload, John Terry looking utterly worthless for his country, and David Beckham still buying time with the club while plying his trade for the MLS.

Look, I was one of those who believed from the start that Fabio was the man for the job. Full of class and charisma, he was already a far better option than “new” Dutchman Steve McClaren. With that in mind, I’ll admit that Capello still doesn’t seem to “get it” when it comes to fielding the best possible squad.

What we saw last week from England proved once again that putting three magnificent midfielders in the middle of the pitch doesn’t always equate to great football. We’ve learned from the past that Lampard and Gerrard just don’t mix. And if Capello has realised anything from watching Beckham play he would have already put him on the bench after he reached his benchmark cap for the squad.

Barry and Gerrard seem to have some pretty good chemistry, and for me, that’s where I’d start with this squad. From there you need to add a player with a bit of speed and youth to the club. Someone that isn’t afraid to go down the flank with an air of confidence about him. If you don’t know who I’m talking about, then I suggest you go back and watch Aston Villa’s winger supreme, Ashley Young, and the show he put on last year.

It’s very rare that a coach makes comments touting his own player for the national team; however, that’s exactly what Martin O’Neill did recently when he made his case for Ashley in a recent article in the Birmingham Mail.

"I don't think they are looking at it like that. I was surprised about Ashley but they have got plenty of time,” O’Neill said. "The England manager is picking what he feels is the squad he can work with. But I have no doubts both can force their way into the England squad."

I’m sure most are surprised Young still isn’t in the squad (although he has been called up before). With Jermaine Jenas currently in the team, it’s a wonder Young can still continually be left out. For a player that was named to the PFA Team of the Year last season, ranked fifth in the Premier League’s Actim Index, and continually proved his worth to his club by leading them to the top six of the Premier League, it’s beyond shocking how Capello can still keep him on the sidelines for the critical stretch coming up.

Sure, blame it on the fact the Capello has to play it safe in these crucial matches; but if he doesn’t start throwing in some of these youngsters who are ready for the challenge, I can assure you that the team will surely pay for it later.

With Barry currently in the squad, Young will get an immediate boost by being able to link up with his team-mate when it matters most. There is a lot to be said for having players in your squad that fully understand how to utilise the abilities of someone else on the pitch. I’m certain Barry and Young could do just that.

Capello is going head-on into the fire with a squad that needs a spark to get them going. Ashley Young could be that spark. All he needs is a proper chance.