The England squad was given a clean bill of health when they trained in Port of Spain today before their final international of the season against Trinidad & Tobago on Sunday. All 22 players in Fabio Capello's squad were put through their paces in temperatures of more than 27C (80F).

Hundreds of local football fans greeted David Beckham, Rio Ferdinand and other players as they entered the stadium to begin their preparations for a match that is expected to have more importance because of its off-the-field significance. England are hoping their visit to the Caribbean will help in gaining votes for the 2018 World Cup bid. Jack Warner, the Fifa vice-president and special adviser to the Trinidad & Tobago Football Federation, greeted Capello and his players on their arrival.

Of the players that were involved in the Champions’ League final nine days ago, only Ferdinand and Wayne Bridge were in attendance. Ashley Cole, John Terry, Frank Lampard, Joe Cole, Wes Brown, Owen Hargreaves and Wayne Rooney were excused duty after their exertions in Moscow.

Ashley Young, Theo Walcott and Gabriel Agbonlahor had more reason than most to impress Capello as they are likely to feature in Sunday's friendly. Joe Hart, the Manchester City goalkeeper, could also earn his first cap.