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I agree that Gerrard has been misused. Probably started less than a dozen games playing his actual club position. Curse of his adaptability. Allied with the fact lampard is generally more of a goal threat meant Gerrard was always sacrificed.
HomerJSimpson
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Think this is changing though and Gerrard is going to get more use and Lampard will begin to sit out more and more.
Yeah totally agree, unfortunately though although Gerrard will play in his club position now. We'll never have had the proper use of him at his peak.
Liverbirdie
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Nasri's Mrs isn't happy about him not making the squad. @_Anara_ she hasn't held back on twitter
SwingsitlikeHogan
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Really hoping that England make it to the final...and...hmmm - then what
gdunc79
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I seriously think England will do well to get out of the group stages.
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..........and you are not alone!
England teams always seem to perform as less than the sum of their parts.
Gerrard, Lampard, Rooney; all top players and obvious selections but honestly who can remember any or all of them performing for England at the same level as they do for their clubs.
I really hope some of the younger players take the opportunity being presented to them, provided the media do not lumber them with the Golden Generation tag.
Pin-seeker
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Suarez needs a knee op & is a doubt for the WorldCup. Fingers crossed.
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I couldn't agree more. Get the op done send him back to us for him to complete his recovery and he's fresh as a daisy come the start of the season.
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guest100718
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Yeah I just read that, unlucky.
Liverbirdie
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Agreed.
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guest100718
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They usually always make it out of the group stage when they have qualified, and there have been tougher groups than this one.
HomerJSimpson
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I can't help but wonder if the Suarez news is some kind of smoke screen. Surely they would have known and made an announcement before now. I still think he'll line up against us and no doubt score the winner!!!
Hacker Khan
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Is it me or would anyone like to see the best players in the world performing well at the world cup? May be it's because I'm not that bothered how England get on (apart from the fact that when they play the golf courses are normally quite empty, which is a good thing, but I imagine time differences will screw that this time).
I know he plays for a team who we are against, but to be honest we ain't not going to win the world cup because Suarez is fit.
By and large yes I'd like to see the best. But not when against my team. I want my team to win, and anything that can help that is a bonus.
Beezerk
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It only happened yesterday in training didn't it?
Pin-seeker
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This ^^^
Same if we played Portugal or Argentina I'd be happy to see Ronaldo & Messi out.
Plus it's Suarez so it's a bonus.
Agree with Homer tho & reckon he'll play.
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Yep happy with that also :thup:
