I don't think Smalling is good enough. I'd have picked Stones.
No surprises in the squad. I'd have liked to have seen Andy Carroll as I think he gives you a good route 1 option should you need it. We have no big strikers.
If they didn't play for United they wouldn't be getting half the sh*t that they are directed towards them.
I think they're just getting negative comments because neither are deserving of being in the squad. For me, whoever they played for, I wouldn't think they deserved a call up.
I'll be very suprised if England don't make it out of the group stages. Uruguay have some excellent players, but do not have the squad to compare with England, I would consider the tournament a failure if they didn't get out of the group stages IMO.
I know some people have been trying to play the reverse psychology ploy by undermining Englands chances, but really, neither Italy or Uruguay are strong tournament favourites. Italy didn't beat England last time, and most of Englands players play in a league stronger than Italy's.
I know there's plenty saying it will be a good World cup if England fail at the first round regardless, but I disagree, England need to get out of the group stages with the squad they have available.
Does anyone think danny ings should of made the reserves? He had a brilliant season at burnley and has scored over 20 goals this season
I'd certainly at least have him on the standby list - he comes into the world cup on good form, unlike Danny Welbeck who is still mystifying me as to how he managed to bag a place on the plane.
Does anyone think danny ings should of made the reserves? He had a brilliant season at burnley and has scored over 20 goals this season
If we're suddenly going to start throwing out preposterous suggestions then why not make a case for Jordan Rhodes and Troy Deeney? Both scored more than Ings...
If we're suddenly going to start throwing out preposterous suggestions then why not make a case for Jordan Rhodes and Troy Deeney? Both scored more than Ings...
Which English striker would you have to replace him?
Well, Carroll isn't all that great but he does offer a few other options. Haven't seen Defoe much but it sounds like he's doing OK. So either of those.
It's a shame this thread has devolved into people slagging off different players because they don't like the various clubs they play for. We need Premiership fans to get beyond partisan rivalries if we are to get behind the national team.
Yep my XI was more about naming the players I'd start with than the formation but I agree - Rooney drops back when we don't have the ball and Gerrard/Wilshere sitting, with them both interchanging roles further forward.
I like the pacy attackers England have at their disposal.
Maybe, but some decent attacking midfielders and Sturridge could do a job. I live in hope
I guess whether they're decent depends who you compare them with. I couldn't pick 4 out of them that I'd be happy putting up against 8 of the 9 teams with better odds. I agree about Sturridge but he needs a decent team. The best we can hope for from that lot is that they don't concede so many goals that it gets embarrassing.
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No surprises in the squad. I'd have liked to have seen Andy Carroll as I think he gives you a good route 1 option should you need it. We have no big strikers.
I think they're just getting negative comments because neither are deserving of being in the squad. For me, whoever they played for, I wouldn't think they deserved a call up.
Yeah probably because they wouldn't be anywhere near the squad.
I know some people have been trying to play the reverse psychology ploy by undermining Englands chances, but really, neither Italy or Uruguay are strong tournament favourites. Italy didn't beat England last time, and most of Englands players play in a league stronger than Italy's.
I know there's plenty saying it will be a good World cup if England fail at the first round regardless, but I disagree, England need to get out of the group stages with the squad they have available.
It's a decent looking squad. Looking forward to June.
He's always done well for England.
Can't stop laughing - what, does he make the tea or something?:D
I'd certainly at least have him on the standby list - he comes into the world cup on good form, unlike Danny Welbeck who is still mystifying me as to how he managed to bag a place on the plane.
Hart
Johnson - Cahill - Jagielka - Baines
Ox -- Wilshere - Gerrard - Sterling
Rooney - Sturridge
Well, one night, Mummy and Daddy Welbeck were feeling very loving and then... you know, birds and bees and stuff.
Which English striker would you have to replace him?
If we're suddenly going to start throwing out preposterous suggestions then why not make a case for Jordan Rhodes and Troy Deeney? Both scored more than Ings...
So you're saying its in the genes? Was daddy Welbeck a defensive striker with a shocking first touch and poor goalscoring record?
jordan rhodes represent scotland
Hart
Johnson---Cahill---Jagielka---Baines
Gerrard--Wilshere
Chamberlain----Rooney---Sterling
Sturridge
Well, Carroll isn't all that great but he does offer a few other options. Haven't seen Defoe much but it sounds like he's doing OK. So either of those.
He's also played well coming from a wide position, which gives more options than just a standard striker role. I'd start him, personally.
No, that would be Mummy.:p
Yep my XI was more about naming the players I'd start with than the formation but I agree - Rooney drops back when we don't have the ball and Gerrard/Wilshere sitting, with them both interchanging roles further forward.
I like the pacy attackers England have at their disposal.
I guess whether they're decent depends who you compare them with. I couldn't pick 4 out of them that I'd be happy putting up against 8 of the 9 teams with better odds. I agree about Sturridge but he needs a decent team. The best we can hope for from that lot is that they don't concede so many goals that it gets embarrassing.
As I said earlier, he's lucky Walker misses out due to injury otherwise he wouldn't be making the plane imo.