What the back pages say: Redknapp eyes Foster for Spurs; QPR eye move for City's Elano and Whelan slams Newcastle owner Ashley

Updated: 04:12 EST, 17 November 2008

DAILY MAIL

Steven Gerrard was summoned to England's team hotel in Hertfordshire on Sunday night after Fabio Capello flexed his muscles amid suspicions that he is not receiving the full support of Liverpool. Injuries have thrown Capello's plans for Wednesday's friendly in Germany into disarray, so much so that Frank Lampard is being tipped to captain the side if John Terry is ruled out by a foot injury. But Capello forced Gerrard to report for international duty hours after Liverpool issued a statement insisting their captain was out of action for 'seven to 10 days'. 

Furious Fabio Capello stands up to Liverpool and tells 'injured' Steven Gerrard to report for England duty

Also: Harry Redknapp hopes his long-standing friendship with Sir Alex Ferguson might see Ben Foster arrive in January to solve the Tottenham goalkeeping crisis.

Harry eyeing Foster-keeper after yet another Gomes clanger

Australia's High Commissioner has received an apology from the Rugby Football Union for the ' bad manners' of England fans who abused the Wallaby goalkickers during their win at Twickenham.

RFU say sorry to Australia's High Commission for bad sports at Twickenham

THE SUN

Fabio Capello flexed his muscles last night and ordered Steven Gerrard to report for England duty. Liverpool had pulled Gerrard out of Wednesday's friendly in Germany, claiming he tore a groin muscle at Bolton on Saturday. But Capello refused to accept the club's diagnosis and demanded Gerrard report to the squad's base near Watford to be assessed by the FA's own medical staff. 

Furious Fabio Capello stands up to Liverpool and tells 'injured' Steven Gerrard to report for England duty

Also: Harry Redknapp is ready to ditch Spurs' calamity keeper Heurelho Gomes.   

Harry eyeing Foster-keeper after yet another Gomes clanger

DAILY MIRROR

Michael Owen's future at Newcastle is under threat - because he's been relegated to the bench. The Toon skipper is heading for a showdown with Joe Kinnear as his first-team chances, and any prospect of an England recall, are being hampered. Owen declared that he has been "ready to play for a couple of weeks" in the Newcastle matchday programme at the weekend - but Kinnear does not think he is fit enough. 

Toon would be lucky to have Latics boss Steve Bruce

Also: Ambitious QPR are trying to sign Manchester City's out-of-favour Brazilian star Elano in a shock loan deal...

QPR 1 Burnley 2: Coyle's men enjoy more capital gains

Bolton boss Gary Megson will open the bidding for Swansea's Dutch midfield maestro Ferrie Bodde with a £2million offer this week. 

Norwich 2 Swansea 3: Don't expect Swans to fly, warns cautious City boss

DAILY EXPRESS

Stamford Bridge was put forward last night as a potential venue for a world heavyweight title showdown next summer between David Haye and the giant Ukrainian Vitali Klitschko.   

Powell: Hit-or-bust Haye a true gentleman and a true entertainer

DAILY STAR

Paul Robinson won a surprise England call-up last night for the friendly with Germany on Wednesday. The Blackburn goalkeeper won the last of his 41 England caps against Russia in October last year. He was watched by England goalkeeping coach Ray Clemence on Saturday as he blundered with one of the Sunderland goals in a 2-1 home defeat.  

Joe Hart joins the England crocks.....so Paul Robinson makes international return

THE TIMES

Mike Ashley's running of Newcastle has been pilloried by Dave Whelan, the owner-chairman of Wigan. Whelan, a long-standing business rival of the billionaire sportswear retailer, believes that Ashley is "greedy" for reportedly seeking a profit on Newcastle's sale and dismissed the prospect of him winning back the respect of the club's supporters.   

Greedy Ashley just didn't think things through when he took control of Newcastle, slams Wigan owner Whelan

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Steven Gerrard was ordered by England to report to the squad hotel on Sunday night shortly after Liverpool had issued a statement detailing his leg injury.   

Furious Fabio Capello stands up to Liverpool and tells 'injured' Steven Gerrard to report for England duty

THE INDEPENDENT

Fabio Capello last night sparked a potential club versus country dispute when he called Steven Gerrard into the England squad despite Liverpool claiming their player was injured.  

Furious Fabio Capello stands up to Liverpool and tells 'injured' Steven Gerrard to report for England duty

THE GUARDIAN

Tony Adams has told Portsmouth's owner, Alexandre Gaydamak, he will quit as manager if the club sells the striker Jermain Defoe - or any other player he wants to keep - in January. 

I'll quit if Defoe is sold - Adams fires stark warning to Pompey chief Gaydamak