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Tottenham boss Redknapp: Capello seeing Lennon at his best

After victory over Middlesbrough, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is convinced Aaron Lennon is playing his way into the England squad.

Current England boss Fabio Capello watched him in the Carling Cup final at the weekend when he had the beating of Manchester United full-back Patrice Evra - and he was in the stands again as Spurs defeated Boro 4-0 to ease their relegation fears.

"He's seen him on Sunday and against Boro," said Redknapp. "He must have a good chance of getting in the next squad if he plays like he is in the moment.

"Aaron is in fantastic form, and you felt something would happen every time he got the ball. The little fella is flying at the moment. He was tired on Saturday, but his little legs were still going."

Lennon's final ball has been the problem in the past, but Redknapp feels the 21-year-old is improving.

"He's learning the game - he's only a kid," he said. "He's got all the equipment. I can see him taking things in; he needs people to work with him and work on his game - and he is responding.

"His final ball is still the thing he needs to improve, but it's certainly getting better."

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