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England and the World Cup

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Pin-seeker said:
Dangle bait?? Come on don't flatter yourself.
Just pointing out the were well aware that you don't have any interest in the national
Side.
The rest of us would like to see them do well,even if we don't believe we can win it.
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And have I mentioned anything about my support and the England team ? You can point to the post in the thread where I have if you so wish

There was no need for you to point anything out - there is no other reason expect I'm guessing to try and score points. I posted the squad and had a joke with Therod - please give the fishing a rest

If you don't like what I post about the England team then ignore it :thup:
 
Pin-seeker said:
Try not to keep letting us know that you don't support the national side too much during the tournament tho please :thup:
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Liverpoolphil said:
Do you really not see the post was a joke ? Or just another opportunity to dangle a little bait :rolleyes:
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Pin-seeker said:
Dangle bait?? Come on don't flatter yourself.
Just pointing out the were well aware that you don't have any interest in the national
Side.
The rest of us would like to see them do well,even if we don't believe we can win it.
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Liverpoolphil said:
And have I mentioned anything about my support and the England team ? You can point to the post in the thread where I have if you so wish

There was no need for you to point anything out - there is no other reason expect I'm guessing to try and score points. I posted the squad and had a joke with Therod - please give the fishing a rest

If you don't like what I post about the England team then ignore it :thup:
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OK, I suggest you two put each other on ignore, because any more of this tit for tat will result in the thread being closed and infractions issued.

You have been warned.
 
So starting line ups ?

I would play

Hart

Johnson
Cahill
Jagelkia
Baines

Gerrard
Henderson ( was Barkley but changed my mind )

Sterling
Rooney
Lallana

Sturridge

The first 11 looks actually not too bad - but as been mentioned by a few , the strength in depth isn't great
 
Liverpoolphil said:
So starting line ups ?

I would play

Hart

Johnson
Cahill
Jagelkia
Baines

Gerrard
Henderson ( was Barkley but changed my mind )

Sterling
Rooney
Lallana

Sturridge

The first 11 looks actually not too bad - but as been mentioned by a few , the strength in depth isn't great
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I'd have Barkley rather than Henderson but can't get past the fact that our defence looks scarily weak!
 
AmandaJR said:
I'd have Barkley rather than Henderson but can't get past the fact that our defence looks scarily weak!
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Yeah I agree,Johnson & Henderson don't fill me with confidence & Jagielka is a steady player but not top draw.
Wilshere will probably pick up an injury packing his case.
 
Brave in my view. Clearly looking at the future and getting the younger players blooded in what I think is a very hard group and to be honest I'm certain we won't get out of it into the next stage. The lack of depth is a worry and perhaps an indication that Greg Dyke may have a point or two and that 32% of home grown players in the PL is nowhere near enough to be strong enough at the highest level. However, I think give this group the experience of a world cup campaign and assuming we do nothing daft in qualifying I think in two years time they could just be dark horses for the Euro's
 
AmandaJR said:
I'd have Barkley rather than Henderson but can't get past the fact that our defence looks scarily weak!
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Henderson energy I reckon could be very important and think Barkley could be a very vital weapon from the bench

If Barkley was going to start then maybe Rooney could miss out ?
 
c1973 said:
I have to say I've seen stronger England squads in my time. Best of luck y'all, I genuinely hope you have a good tournament (without winning it...jeez I couldn't cope if ye had 2 of them to brag about!! ;) ) and enjoy it.


Disclaimer:
Even though I hope you do well, I reserve the right as a Jock to have a wee chuckle at your expense when it goes wrong! ;)
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Don't forget the great old Scottish answer to the question....

Q:"Who will you be cheering for at the world cup"
A:"Anyone playing England"

LOL
 
I doubt England will get out of their group and I am not all that fussed if they do or not although I will probably change that view if Hodgson goes against all prior form and plays Barkley, Lallana, Shaw and the Ox as it will make a refreshing change. Unlikely though and far more likely that our serial failures, Lampard, Gerrard and Rooney will all play most of the games and do what they always do, flatter to deceive and ultimately, fail.

I will be supporting the team that I like watching the most who cheat the least. Not sure who this is at this stage as the tournament hasn't started. Hopefully it will be Brazil or Spain, ideally Brazil who as the home nation, would make fantastic winners in a country that really needs some positive news.
 
I've defended Johnson in the past, cos he wasn't as bad a defender as some would have you believe. However this season he has generally been poor, and the last month woeful. Play Henderson at right back, couldn't do much worse.
 
Liverbirdie said:
I've defended Johnson in the past, cos he wasn't as bad a defender as some would have you believe. However this season he has generally been poor, and the last month woeful. Play Henderson at right back, couldn't do much worse.
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Some one on here suggested Milner at right back,decent shout IMO. It's bad when we're talking about playing players out of position tho.
 
I'll be happy if they put a shift in, can't see us getting through but if they at least try to look interested, kind of the opposite of Rooney at the last World Cup, then there's not a lot more we can ask!
 
I hope Roy sends the youngsters out to enjoy themselves and
Have some freedom to take people on.
IMO it should have been Gerrard only we don't
Need Frank no more.
Being a Utd Supporter Smalling and Jones are not
Good enough for us let alone England.
Jones is just reckless.
Anyway should have a couple of nice Barbies.
 
I have little to no hope.
I just hope he actually plays the youngsters.

Can't believe Wilshere made the cut, and I'm an Arsenal fan. Shame Theo got injured as he offers something as an impact player.

Please don't let any of the strikers get hurt, Carroll and Defoe as reserves. Jesus.
 
MadAdey said:
Don't forget the great old Scottish answer to the question....

Q:"Who will you be cheering for at the world cup"
A:"Anyone playing England"

LOL
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Lol. Not at all. Provided they ain't playing any of 'my' teams I'm quite happy to see 'em do well. 'My' teams would be Spain, Holland :) and I'll whisper the next two...Argentina and Germany:o
 
I don't get the whole "give the youngsters the experience" argument. What are you wanting them to build for? This is the pinnacle, play your best team, have a go at winning it or don't even bother turning up. If a couple of boys for the future get a taste of it and it helps them next time round so much the better, but have a go now and, if necessary, put the old guys out to grass afterwards.
 
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