Capello hinted earlier this month that he was keen to have Carragher and Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes back in the international fold.

Carragher, who quit international football in 2007, feels his decision has been vindicated because he topped a list of players who played the most in all competitions this season.

The 30-year-old believes the extra rest he gets during international weeks has helped him play so much football for Liverpool this season with his team-mate Steven Gerrard playing just a little more than him, including England games.

"I said when I stepped away from playing for England that it would help my fitness to keep myself right for Liverpool, and this proves I made the right decision," Carragher told the Sunday Mirror.

"I feel I've benefited from regular rests during international weeks and it has helped with little knocks and niggles clearing up.

"My only disappointment was that Stevie and I didn't have another 90 minutes to add to the total by playing in the Champions League Final as well!"