Kanj Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 would be awesome to see this place go mental if England put in a good cup run. That won't happen, mate. Too many on here want us to fail just so Pirlo and Uruguay go through. Terrible way to show some love for one's country! I see your team and I'm actually excited by it - Liverpool's title run couldn't come at a better time for England's WC squad with Johnson, Gerrard, Henderson, Sturridge, and Sterling all capable (should-be IMO) of playing in the starting 11. I'm torn on Cole vs Baines at LB, but there is obviously Shaw (who may be a little too naive for the WC?) Any possible chance Big Andy makes the squad for last possible striker role? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I was very much in couldn't give a shit mode before the previous two tournaments, can't remember being vaguely excited since 2006. However, I'm really looking forwards to this World Cup. Not purely for England like, but I don't think they'll do so bad this time around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DebuchyAndTheBeast Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Hart Johnson Cahill Jagielka Baines Carrick Gerrard Rooney Sturridge Welbeck Lallana Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Carrick has been fucking awful this season. He shouldn't be anywhere near the starting XI. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Sorely tempted to waste a load of money on the sticker book again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpet Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Don't think Wilshere has done enough to warrant being a shoe-in starter. May just be his cringe-worthy pose in the new photo-shoot though. O LOOK AT ME, I'M A TOUGH BOY , I TACKLE HARD (and hence am injured half the time). Still think Roy will take and start Ashley Cole, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Sorely tempted to waste a load of money on the sticker book again Same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Sorely tempted to waste a load of money on the sticker book again Same. Will you do swapsies with me? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Sorely tempted to waste a load of money on the sticker book again Same. Will you do swapsies with me? Aye. It ends up costing £50 minimum to finish the bastard things Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Hart Johnson Jagielka Cahill Cole Henderson Gerrard Sterling Rooney Lallana Sturridge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Reckon Flanagan will be in the squad? (as a right back) EDIT: Forgot Kyle Walker existed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Might as well give Brendan the job for the tournament - half a million pounds a win and let him pick work that magic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 "Brendan" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I'll give it a shot, based on what I've seen: Hart Jagielka Cahill Johnson Baines Henderson Gerrard Sterling Rooney Lallana Sturridge Or some form thereabouts. The Rodriguez loss hurts a bit I think, as you seem to be lacking an attacking player off the bench. Welbeck, Ox and Barkley. Lambert maybe. Young is almost sure to get a call-up, unfortunately. Does Defoe get another look now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixx Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Bet Roy will play two banks of facking four. Nonetheless. Hart Johnson Jagielka Cahill Baines Henderson Gerrard Wilshere Sturridge Lallana Rooney Not entirely convinced by Wilshere. Would love to see a bit of Ross Barkley or even Oxlade-Chamberlain. Maybe even Carrick against tougher opponents. Is Rodwell still alive? Hope Carroll will also be in the squad and I'd like to see Sterling play. Really like Sterling, so direct. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 would be awesome to see this place go mental if England put in a good cup run. That won't happen, mate. Too many on here want us to fail just so Pirlo and Uruguay go through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Think I'd be playing Chamberlain in the middle of the park ahead of Wilshere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I like what you've done here, Kanj. Hart Johnson Jagielka Cahill Cole Gerrard Henderson Wilshere Sterling Rooney Sturridge Or a 4-3-3 with Rooney as the central striker. Dunno where I've got these ideas from, mind. Lallana knocking on the door for Sterling's role, or for Wilshere when he is inevitably crocked, while the left back situation is obviously still wide open. Love this. Baines ahead of Cole though. Really need consistent quality going forward from the full backs in that formation. Takes advantage of the players who have had so much success for Liverppol this season, and are in great form and high on confidence. Also means they are all playing roles they are comfortable with and familiar with also. Takes care of the Rooney or Sturridge up top dilemma too. Unfortunately I doubt Hodgson will have the guts, which is a huge shame. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest n4e Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 would be awesome to see this place go mental if England put in a good cup run. That won't happen, mate. Too many on here want us to fail just so Pirlo and Uruguay go through. Must be all those people who claim Shola is a better player than Andy Carroll. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I feel Lallana, Sterling, and Henderson have to be in the starting 11. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpet Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Milner man. He is mint, when used properly. Totally showed up Navas for the one trick pony that he is. Would actually start him if England are going to play some variety of 4-2-2-2 (Similar to what City usually play) at the World Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Milner man. He is mint, when used properly. Totally showed up Navas for the one trick pony that he is. Would actually start him if England are going to play some variety of 4-2-2-2 (Similar to what City usually play) at the World Cup. He's very unfashionable though. He isn't quick, isn't flashy, isn't a "box of tricks" so is deemed poor or just not good enough. He doesn't really have any outstanding attributes, maybe workrate but he is an effective player with quality around him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 We've got players younger and with more talent that deserve to start ahead of him. He's always worth taking as the squad utility man though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 He's a fucking workhorse, man. He had a better game than a hit and miss little pussy like Navas, so what? Shouldn't be anywhere near the England first Xl. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 He's a fucking workhorse, man. He had a better game than a hit and miss little pussy like Navas, so what? Shouldn't be anywhere near the England first Xl. Depends on the opposition, horses for courses and all that. I would rather Milner working his arse offer covering others than someone like Wilshere/Gerrard playing deep where they won't be as effective. Milner wouldn't make my first choice 11 either but he can be a very useful player to have in the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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