Menace Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Imagine reactions if a Newcastle defender got picked for England Matthew Upson has 21 caps for England... And he played for Newcastle when? Woodgate? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 If Capello and his assistant are really doing their job, Williamson and Barton should be in contention too. But its probably a million miles away, especially Big Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elbee909 Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 England's a poison chalice anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 And Steven Hawking ahead of perch. FYP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Imagine reactions if a Newcastle defender got picked for England Matthew Upson has 21 caps for England... And he played for Newcastle when? Woodgate? Wag Woodgate ever fit to play for England? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Hope to fuck he doesn't get the call as we could do with him not having another game in a crowded schedule. Also we're mildly fucked if he gets a knock. I know you're right, but it would be immense for him to get a cap... I'd love to see it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Imagine reactions if a Newcastle defender got picked for England Matthew Upson has 21 caps for England... And he played for Newcastle when? Woodgate? Wag Woodgate ever fit to play for England? Doubt she'd have been up to it if we're being honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakie Doke Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 wasn't Steven Taylor called up to a prelimary squad a few years a go? That's about as close as a Newcastle defender has got recently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliemort Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Imagine reactions if a Newcastle defender got picked for England Matthew Upson has 21 caps for England... Must have missed his tenure up here I was referring to Upson has 21 caps for England should be more suprising than a Newcastle defender playing for England Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Gutted about the call up. Wanted Carroll for Scotland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 When is the squad announced? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 saturday? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VegasToon Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=839874&sec=euro2012&cc=5901 Newcastle United striker Andrew Carroll will get his chance to shine for England in next week's friendly with France, as England boss Fabio Capello has been told by the FA that he can pick the in-form striker. Carroll was the star of the show at the Emirates on Sunday, netting the winner in Newcastle's 1-0 win over Arsenal, and his performance sent yet another message to Capello, who will announce his England squad on Saturday. An England source told ESPNsoccernet: "Fabio has either watched Andy Carroll or had him watched by his aides five times already this season, and there is no doubt that this player now deserves his chance with England. There is no reason not to pick him, not at the moment, and we do not think that the FA will raise any objections." Reports had suggested that Carroll's inclusion in the squad would require an FA sanction because of his off the field problems. Carroll has been in news recently after he was ordered to stay with team-mate Kevin Nolan by magistrates in Hexham, Northumberland, after he was charged with assaulting an ex-girlfriend. Days later his £70,000 customised, chrome-plated Range Rover was torched while parked in Nolan's drive and graffiti aimed at Carroll was scrawled across Nolan's garage door. Less than a week after the arson attack, Carroll was ordered to pay a fine of £1,000 at Newcastle Crown Court after he admitted accidentally glassing a reveller in a city centre nightclub. But an FA source told ESPNsoccernet: "It was some time ago when Alan Smith was left out of the England squad because he was on a charge, more recently Steven Gerrard played for England while his trial was pending. "Andy Carroll himself played for the Under-21s when still on a charge, which resulted in a £1,000 fine. As far as the FA are concerned he is available to play unless a decision is taken to the contrary. ''The FA's agreements with the manager is that Capello has the last say on the players he wishes to select. If he should consult the FA about this player and seek our advice, then that is a different matter, and every case would be judged on its merits." Earlier, Newcastle United manager Chris Hughton said that he thought Carroll deserved all the praise that has been coming his way. "Andy is mentally very strong. He is a player who is developing, apart from having a prowess in the air, he has given us a mobility which can stretch defenders," Hughton said. "He has still got a long way to go. Andy is working hard on all aspects on his game and he is certainly going in the right direction. "For me, being picked for Newcastle United is the most important. Anything which comes from that means he has earned it." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 If Capello and his assistant are really doing their job, Williamson and Barton should be in contention too. But its probably a million miles away, especially Big Mike. And Nolan. For years, England and Newcastle have been synonomous with squads of gutless tossers. Nolan helped change that with us, I reckon he could do it for his country too and is worth a spot in the 22. Would back him to come on and win the game against any team in the world ahead of someone like Milner in the last 15 minutes of a deadlocked quarter final, too... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 If Capello and his assistant are really doing their job, Williamson and Barton should be in contention too. But its probably a million miles away, especially Big Mike. And Nolan. For years, England and Newcastle have been synonomous with squads of gutless tossers. Nolan helped change that with us, I reckon he could do it for his country too and is worth a spot in the 22. Would back him to come on and win the game against any team in the world ahead of someone like Milner in the last 15 minutes of a quarter final, too... Agree. Capello needs to start picking the best team, not just star players with good reputations and buddies with the media. He could build a great team but would get absolutely slaughtered in the press if people like Rooney/Lampard/Gerrard weren't in the squad - even for friendlies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I can't even begin to fathom who England could play in central midfield to partner Nolan and do all the dirty work for him like Tiote does for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Nolan would only be good for England if Tiote was English too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I can't even begin to fathom who England could play in central midfield to partner Nolan and do all the dirty work for him like Tiote does for us. gareth barry.................... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I can't even begin to fathom who England could play in central midfield to partner Nolan and do all the dirty work for him like Tiote does for us. gareth barry.................... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I'm not sure how Nolan and Simpson are suddenly England material but I'll put it down to drink and drugs. These two were getting absolutely slated to hell on here only a few weeks ago Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 tbf you don't really have to be any good to get into the current England side with the players already there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I'm not sure how Nolan and Simpson are suddenly England material but I'll put it down to drink and drugs. These two were getting absolutely slated to hell on here only a few weeks ago well for simpson anyway its the total vacuum of decent english right backs so anyone competent is a contender Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest koenji Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Meet England`s new number 9 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1327909/Newcastle-striker-Andy-Carroll-Meet-Englands-No9.html? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Love the contrast in his physique from the age of 17 to now. He was lanky back then but he really isn't now. He's filled out into a proper unit - must be such a fucking rough bastard to play against. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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