'Andy Carroll is a threat in any game,' said Lescott. 'And it's nice to see him getting the praise he deserves over the last few weeks of the season. I'm sure his confidence is high going into the tournament.

'For part of the session today I had to deal with him and he's a handful. He always is.

'He has great ability, and not just in the air. International football is not just about that aerial threat but not many teams have that presence in the air and he brings that to the squad as well.
But after the finish to the season he's had, and getting the call-up to the squad, his confidence has to be high. This has to be the best he's felt about himself.'

Lescott welcomes the appointment of Neville, having played at Everton with his brother Phil.

'Gary gets his message across and addresses everyone in the squad individually,' he said.

'He passes on his experience of games he's been involved in over the years. So I think it's a great addition.

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