Although it was widely assumed at the start of the week that Jagielka would be withdrawn from international duty due to a long-standing toe problem, Capello has confirmed the 29-year-old will start against the world champions.

The move is unlikely to go down well with Everton boss David Moyes, who has been nursing Jagielka through what is beginning to turn into a difficult season for the Merseyside outfit.

However, Capello is certain Jagielka is up to the test.

The former Sheffield United star came through training this morning without the use of painkillers after missing Thursday's session.

And Jagielka will have the final say over whether to have a jab prior to a meeting with the favourites for Euro 2012.

"He will decide whether he takes an injection," said Capello.

"He trained normally, without an injection. I spoke with him and he said he was ready to play."

The obvious question is whether Capello is taking an unnecessary risk with a player from outside the Premier League's biggest clubs.

Would for instance, he have risked the wrath of Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson by fielding Wayne Rooney in similar circumstances?

Capello countered: "Two things: before I decide about a player, I always in my career, speak with the doctors.

"I ask the doctor whether they can play or not. He says he can.

"Then I always speak with the player and ask whether they can play? If they are 100 per cent? Not 90 per cent, but 100 per cent? Are you ready?

"He said yes."

The England medical team have also spoken to their Everton counterparts, with the Football Association insisting there were no dissenting voices heard from Goodison Park.

"I asked the player to be clear," said Capello.

"I didn't say: 'You must play'. The player said he wanted to. That is a big difference."

So, Jagielka will partner Manchester City's Joleon Lescott in central defence, meaning Capello at least gets his way at the back, even if his attacking options have been reduced by the loss of Gabriel Agbonlahor to a hamstring injury.

The Aston Villa front man was hoping to win his fourth cap after hitting top form following the arrival of Alex McLeish as manager in the summer.

But Agbonlahor suffered a minor problem in training on Thursday that was enough to convince Capello he would not be able to play against Spain or Sweden next Tuesday, leaving him with no option but to head back to the midlands.

"I decided that Agbonlahor will go home," said Capello.

"It is a little thing but out of respect to the club it is no good to put him forward for the next game because he won't be 100 per cent fit."

Capello has also defended his decision not to choose Manchester City defender Micah Richards.

The full-back has won only one cap under Capello, as a substitute against France 12 months ago, but has been in sparkling form in the Blues' surge to the top of the Premier League.

In Vincent Kompany's absence, he skippered City to victory at QPR last weekend, yet once again he has been overlooked in favour of Kyle Walker and Glen Johnson, who returns after injury.

"He was with me against Montenegro," Capello pointed out.

"Now Glen Johnson is playing well and I have followed Kyle Walker for the last three games. He is in good form.

"I can only select two right-backs. He (Richards) was in the provisional squad but I decided on these two."