Andy Carroll was the toast of England on Tuesday night, less than 24 hours after Fabio Capello had ordered the £35million striker to keep off the ale in pursuit of excellence.

Carroll scored his first international goal to fire Capello's team into a first-half lead but Ghana levelled the friendly in stoppage time with a brilliant solo effort from Asamoah Gyan.

Cloud nine: Andy Carroll celebrates after firing England into the lead

'I'm here and I'm ready to score goals if I'm picked,' said Carroll, who was winning only his second England cap and starting only his third game since 10 weeks out injured. 'It's great to be playing again,' he added.

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