Canuck Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 For England. Might sound like a stupid question but is this even realistic? As far as I can tell, the England team is a closed shop. For instance, it took years for Forster to get a look. There has not been a debut for a defender in more than two years. Would love it but I can't see it happening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JS Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Krul probably deserves a shout too for player of the season so far. I can't remember too many of the goals having his "fingerprints on it" What happened to the moke williamson image? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoinufc Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Player of the season so far? well krul, debuchy, remy, gouffran have also done pretty well. I would probably say Remy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Id say Gouff, followed closely by Remy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Moody Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 How anybody can still think the lad is giving terrible performances is way beyond me. He's clearly limited, but he's been in near impeccable form since coming into the starting XI. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 So if hge keeps his place and we get a top 6 finish, think he has a chance of Word Cup squad? No I hear you say and you would be right, typical as usual England big boys who let us down time and time again will get the nod. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 I didn't say anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 He'd have to keep up his form right till end of the season to have any slim chance of making the squad. Depends whether Woy likes him or not as well.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 To get into the England squad, he'd have to show he's actually better than the current incumbents. Willo lacks pace and in any case, Hodgson will rightfully go for the younger players with potential like Smalling or Jones, all other things being equal. Willo is streetwise and uses his experience well, but he'd be found out at the very top level. And the way the game is played at international level, you really need centre backs who are mobile, rather than simply strong in the air. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 I think England's defence is pretty set now. Perhaps an outside chance of a squad place but he'd have to rely on injuries to players like Lescott. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Not a chance in hell! Yes, he's had a run of games where he has defended well but a top class centre back knows how to pass a ball and should be able to contribute transitioning from defence to attack... Come on ffs, he's playing well but this England stuff is ridiculous! P.S. or is this some big whoosh that I'm currently caught in? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoinufc Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Not a chance in hell! Yes, he's had a run of games where he has defended well but a top class centre back knows how to pass a ball and should be able to contribute transitioning from defence to attack... Come on ffs, he's playing well but this England stuff is ridiculous! P.S. or is this some big whoosh that I'm currently caught in? its either hell or heaven on this board. National team material FFS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henke Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 To be fair Phil Jagielka is light years ahead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe_next_year Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 To be fair Phil Jagielka is light years ahead. As he is with pretty much every English defender right now really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DebuchyAndTheBeast Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 He is on form and has already proven his worth against some of the best strikers in the league. However his age means he'll be playing in at most 2 international competitions, which is against the policy of growth and continuity of players in a national team. The old stereotypical British defender tag still sticks to him because of his rise from lower leagues which will also play against him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Glad no one is getting carried away Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 To be fair Phil Jagielka is light years ahead. As he is with pretty much every English defender right now really. Not Terry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Moody Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexumaster Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 What of a whatter-what? Is that to officially suggest...hmm. I spot Ireland in there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhoywhonder Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 In the Independent's 'Most under-rated players of the year' (alongside Gouffran-ran-ran). Take a bow son etc... CB - Mike Williamson (Newcastle) Having initially plied his trade in the lower leagues of English football, the journeyman defender seems to have finally found a home in the North East, nearing 100 league appearances for the Magpies. Since Newcastle won promotion to the Premier League in 2010, they have kept 33 clean sheets - understatedly, Williamson has started 23 of these. Confident on the ball, the centre back is also partial to a step over from time to time. Did you know? Williamson has only committed four fouls in 11 Premier League games this season, while picking up no bookings or red cards. http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/the-most-underrated-players-in-the-premier-league-9015857.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Confident on the ball Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest coalminer Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I'm not one to get carried away but where does Iron Mike sit in the pecking order of English CBs who are eligible for the WC? Probably 4th by my reckoning of current form: Jagielka Cahill Lescott Williamson Jones Smalling However, I know that selection for England isn't based on form, it's based on who you play for, so he won't be on the plane to Brazil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Not a chance he's above Jones and Smalling man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 4th. 14th maybe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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