The Mirror had a good article saying that if he gets his chance for the national team and takes it, he (as well as Lescott) should be quids in to replace Terry and Ferdinand. Says JT and Rio are starting to get creaking injuries (both back problems) this season that could open up a spot for the World Cup.
J-Lo and Lord Jaggy seems to be emmune to injuries and compared to Upson, Woodgate, Dawson, King, etc who all play about 5 games a season before being injured all the time, I dont think there's any competition.
OFF TOPIC - I've said it before, in terms of an English left back, Baines is one, if not, the best english left back in the country so I can see him getting a nod. Who've you got? Ashley Cole, Bridge, Lescott......
I wouldnt be surprised if all 3 were called up.