Dalglish leaps to Carroll defence

Capello left Carroll out of the squad for England's Euro 2012 qualifier in Bulgaria on Friday and although he made a late appearance as a substitute in Tuesday's win over Wales, Capello told reporters he was concerned about the striker's drinking habits and general fitness.

Dalglish, speaking at his news conference at the club's training ground Melwood on Thursday before Liverpool play at Stoke City on Saturday, said he had no problems with Carroll, who joined for 35 million pounds from Newcastle United in January.

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