Forwards: Darren Bent, Peter Crouch, Jermain Defoe, Emile Heskey, Wayne Rooney.
Pray that Rooney stays fit!
That doesn't look good. Here's hoping Lampard and Gerrard get some goals!
Why ? Crouch always gets goals for England and DeFoe doesn't do too bvad either
What do you suggest? Has Capello left out some wonder striker?
Lampard couldn't hit a barn door with a shovel once he dons an England strip
And Heskey? FFS?!!! He must have some dodgy poloroids of Capello with a transexual Donkey or something
Has Capello left out some wonder striker?
we need a reliable tap-in merchant
we need a reliable tap-in merchant
Ok so what's the plan? Grow one in time for 1 June? 😉
we need a reliable tap-in merchant
plenty of tap [b]up[/b] merchants around
Lineker?
Superkevinphillips?
If they could convince Darren Bent he's actually playing for Sunderland...
what happened to Agbonlahor? I would have thought his pace through the middle would have made him a good choice.
we need a reliable tap-in merchant
Isn't that Defoe? He was on fire at the start of the season, maybe the WC will inspire him. Despite the fact that he looks like he's playing the wrong sport, Crouch has always done his bit.
Steven Gerrard to miss the world cup if the rumours are true...
gerrard has had a naff season especially compared to lampard, but I reckon take him along and chuck him on the wing as he is occasionally used.
I must admit I thought it was a bit thin on the ground but as has been said - who else IS there? But I agree, Rooney just has to be fit.
Where is Zamorra? Where are Aston Villa players? Why is Carrick in?
Where is Zamorra? Where are Aston Villa players? Why is Carrick in?
Agree re Zamora - he must be gutted.
Isn't Milner in?
Carrick is needed for stability I would say - he is good in possession and can pass from the back.
Carrick is needed for stability I would say - he is good in possession and can pass from the back.
Not sure I agree, he [b]looks[/b] not very good most of the time and [b]great [/b]every now and then.
I'm not sure, though,who I'd fit instead, Hargeaves would've been useful had he actually played this/last season.
No Phil Jagielka?
...am i missing something?
Not sure I agree, he looks not very good most of the time and great every now and then.
I'm not sure, though,who I'd fit instead, Hargeaves would've been useful had he actually played this/last season.
I think he offers that security at the back - nothing fancy, just keeps the ball and passes it forward rather than punt it upfield. In international football, certainly against teams such as Brazil and Germany this is what is needed. I am not sure who else would provide that cover (apart from Hargreaves but he isn't fit so can't really be considered).
No Conor Wickham?
No Phil Jagielka?...am i missing something?
Yes - Phil Jagielka. 😉
what are the rumours about Gerrard?
what are the rumours about Gerrard?
He's an over-rated shit scouser who never performs in an England shirt?
I'm surprised [s]Joe[/s] [b]Carlton[/b] Cole hasn't been named in the 30 man squad. I thought he would have at least been given a chance in the 2 friendlies to prove his form. Especially given that he looked pretty good in the games he's played.
Amazed Upson is still in the squad. I'd rather have Sol Campbell back in the squad than him. In fact I'd rather have Tony Adams back in than Upson.
Yep!!!
mr_krabs:
I'm surprised [s]Joe[/s] Carlton Cole hasn't been named in the 30 man squad.
I agree.
Not sure what you mean 😳
Quarter finals again i think. Lose on penalties again. Against Portugal, again.......
what happened to Agbonlahor?
Too difficult to pronounce.
Why ? Crouch always gets goals for England and DeFoe doesn't do too bvad either
There aren't any other options, but Defoe only seems to score against lesser teams.
Out of that line up, only Rooney is world class when up against the best defenses in the world and likely to get a goal for us.
Out of that line up, only Rooney is world class when up against the best defenses in the world and likely to get a goal for us.
Crouch has always done well for us - all we need are refs that see past his size and stop blowing up every time they see his elbows near opponents faces - he isn't fouling, he can't bleeding help it!
what are the rumours about Gerrard?
Google "Gerrard 16".
Hah - excellent - at least he's proved he can score away from Anfield.
yossarian - Member
what happened to Agbonlahor? I would have thought his pace through the middle would have made him a good choice.
we have enough pace & lack of end product in Lennon & Walcott, That area is covered haha!
Seriously I think all apart from Heskey deserve to be ahead of him in the pecking order
mastiles_fanylion - Member
what are the rumours about Gerrard?
He's an over-rated shit scouser who never performs in an England shirt?
not rumours fact
Hairychested - Member
Where is Zamorra? Where are Aston Villa players? Why is Carrick in?
I think this is the same as gabby... only heskey is questionable, cant argue with the others!
What villa players? Young had his chance & didnt impress obviously, downing, lack of game, gabby, lack of goals
andy7t2 - Member
mastiles_fanylion - Memberwhat are the rumours about Gerrard?
He's an over-rated shit scouser who never performs in an England shirt?
not rumours fact
So who would you play instead of him?
So who would you play instead of him?
The Steven Gerrard that turns up for Liverpool.
So who would you play instead of him?
FRED! 😉
By taking Gerrard they have covered the 'Crying Player' position when we get knocked out in the first match after the group stages!
think you will find John Terry does that the best
I'd do a good job actually. My natural speed and agility will take me past most defenders.
My inability to actually do anything useful beyond that might be an issue though.
Still, it'd be a better bet than Carlton Cole! 😀
"Gerrard 16"
Does sound a bit wrong, eh? 😯
Of course, it could all be scurrilous gossip with no foundation whatsover. Watch this space.
mastiles_fanylion - Member
So who would you play instead of him?The Steven Gerrard that turns up for Liverpool.
I hear you, but he doesn't play on the left wing for Liverpool, I think if we played him off Rooney we would see the real benefits of his attacking & creative ability! In past years he had to sit in midfield while fat frank fluffed his lines...
Anyway, My ideal starting XI would be...
Goalkeepers: David James
Defenders: Glen Johnson, John Terry Rio, Ferdinand, Ashley Cole,
Midfielders: Aaron Lennon, Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard (Off Rooney), Gareth Barry, Joe Cole
Forwards: Wayne Rooney.
Await my fate haha
I am a part time football fan. Can someone provide me with a video link of why Rooney's meant to be such a good player? Backed up with analysis?
I hear you, but he doesn't play on the left wing for Liverpool, I think if we played him off Rooney we would see the real benefits of his attacking & creative ability!
I sincerely hope so - I don't have any petty hates (I was being tongue in cheek earlier) for players of clubs, I just have never seen him perform for his country.
[url= http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/shared/bsp/hi/football/statistics/players/r/rooney_243973.stm ]Rooney analysis[/url]
Glad to see Baines going. Probably won't see much game time if cole stays fit but he could come in handy as he takes a mean penalty.
Still a bit unsure about James in goal though.
I think as a collective, its something the whole squad are guilty of!
Baines isnt a sure thing, squad will be cut from 30 to 23... i expect he will though!
Bent to score the winner in the final - FACT!
😉
They need their best diver-doomed without Ger...
I'm supised people are worrying now...its been obvious for ages we lack a good goal scorers (constant).
Good keep, defence, midfield needs setting up but some good midfielders but no star strikers (maybe Rooney on form) but still plenty to choose from but don't expect to brilliantly (Wish they go all the way).
Crouch, Defoe please someone tell me what that is about and also what top International side crouch has scored against. He only usually scores in friendlies and against the crap teams.
There are some pyar shite selections here at the periphery of the squad, the more you look at it. Carragher is just plan 9 from outer space, feel for the lad if he ends up actually playing. That aside, Heskey, SWP and Upson are terrible picks. Villa have Young, Albonglahor and Downing playing week in week out in a competitive side, and they all get F-ked off in preference to Emile Heskey?! None of those three Villa players should be near the team, mind, but they're a hell of a lot closer than Big Emile.
I don't really get the pick 30 then whittle it down to 23 thing. Does Capello just have to pick an extra 7 so they've got something to put on their CVs, but it's ultimately meaningless? Maybe he couldn't be ersed thinking about it for longer than 5 mins, and just threw some names out there Mike Bassett style.
It won't be a lack of goals that'll be the problem but the lack of a decent keeper and defence that'll do it.