Zero Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 downing as right winger. That's the only valid reason for choosing him. But why Lennon and AJ are not preferred on the right, I can't think of any. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Not sure what people were expecting, tbh. We're shit and any combination of shit will, ultimately, still be shit. Can't fault the selection that much. Having said that, Downing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Adam Johnson is overrated at club level but the few England games he played he was really good I thought. Without looking anything up, I somehow get the feeling that he's had a more productive season than Stewart f***ing Downing. Highly doubt I'll be able to support this team, it's a f***ing disgrace how some of these players are in. France for me like. Johnson was easily one of our best in the recent friendly with the dutch. Hasnt had much gametime for City, but seems like everytime he comes on hes involved in a goal or assist when ive seen him. Looks class to me, would have him here instantly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Gerrard captain. Thought you were joking. Hodgson on Carroll "I spoke to Kenny about him at length. Kenny was convinced about his ability, personality and seriousness" No surprise there are so many Liverpool players then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Jordan Henderson at standby is even more baffling then Downing get called up! Jordan Fucking Henderson!! He's been absolutely terrible this season! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Colossus Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 The thing with Klose and Podolski being picked for Germany is that they always produce their best football for the national team, and are used to playing in that system. Our players never produce their best football for England and our formation is often easily exposed by faster and more fluid teams, especially in midfield. Agree that we should play 4-3-3 though, it worked well towards the end of Capello's time in charge and the central midfielders and wingers seemed to benefit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Would imagine if I'd spoken to Dalglish at length I'd do anything he told me to just to avoid another situation whereby I'd have to speak to him at length. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Insane that Grant Holt didn't make it tbh. I hope that's a joke Should have at least been given a couple of friendlies. Testicles. The man's 31. Michael Bridges wasn't lauded for England after his 1 season at AIDs bum boys, or Marcus Stewart after Ipswich's promotion season. This is precisely the point though, we're always failing to pick the form players. Maybe we should have called Beckham up. Why not try a few new things instead of just going for the same old shit that failed last time, and the time before that, and the time before that. True, but for me that's a problem with England. Just players coming together for a bit, rather than a team. Surely we're wanting to build a team to grow (ala Germania). Holt wouldn't fit in to that - Obviously there are quite a few in there that fall under the same bracket, but they're better quality. We'd also need to play to Grant Holt. Doing that he wouldn't get a look in on goal anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Gerrard's not really captain? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Would imagine if I'd spoken to Dalglish at length I'd do anything he told me to just to avoid another situation whereby I'd have to speak to him at length. I do this with certain people at work. 'Yes. Yes, yes yes. YES. OKAY. YES.' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Why would anyone speak to Kenny about any footballer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 What happened with Scholes getting called up btw? Did they forget to pick him? Retired from Int. football years ago didn't he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniatmoko Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 henderson + gerrard + downing = baffling... i guess woy forget he manage WBA lately not liverpool anymore Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 What happened with Scholes getting called up btw? Did they forget to pick him? Retired from Int. football years ago didn't he? Was speculation he'd come back into the fold though, hasn't really been addressed. Will probably come out in the coming weeks that he was asked and refused, like last time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 At least he chose Carroll over Crouch and Zamora....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Why would anyone speak to Kenny? FYP. Downing. Seriously. What? Gerrard should've been binned as well, he's had his chance, and shown to be not up to it for England. Captain? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Real shame Walker isn't fit. Just makes Richards' exclusion more baffling; fucking Glen Johnson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
womblemaster Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 downing included for crosses? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettNUFC Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 downing included for crosses? Into the keepers hands Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 downing included for crosses? Banter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Bantor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Gerrard as captain smacks of overcompensating in the same way Keegan did when he appointed Owen despite their past history. That entire Liverpool squad behaved shamefully when he was in charge, he's been very weak bringing them along. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Hodgson now getting slated after saying he picked Ox, due to how well he dealt with Pirlo when Arse played AC Milan. Pirlo wasnt on the pitch, he now plays for Juventus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Bantor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Serious question: the UEFA deadline for this isn't until 29th May. We have a game vs Norway on 26th May and one versus Belgium on 2nd June. Why didn't we name a provisional squad of 30 or so and name it between those 2 fixtures? Isn't that nearer to what normally happens before tournaments? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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