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I agree but Smalling would be my pick of the two.
To be honest the defence is the worry.
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I agree but Smalling would be my pick of the two.
To be honest the defence is the worry.
Chelsea played both azpilucueta and Ivanovic.
Id rather Johnson than Milner. But wouldn't be against shaw at rb.
But he'd be played in the hole, his role would be assists or goals surely?
i actually thought Ox was the best player on the pitch by a country mile last night.
I dont remember gazza pre 90. Only after when I thought the media loved him because once in a blue moon he'd do something amazing. But never a full season. I suppose if Barkley is the same, gotta hope he hits a burst of form for tournament.
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Yes - there isn't really many right back for England to pick from
Really? They're both left backs? Well I didn't know that...
Baines to play right back.And I'd send Welbeck and Milner home.
richart
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Gazza had a cracking game at Wembley against the Czechs which got him in the 1990 team. Until then he wasn't a guaranteed starter. Certain players just have that something special, that means you just have to pick them. Gazza 1990, Owen 1998, and I think Barkley has it as well. It also helps that the opposition know nothing about him, and I think that is why Roy is keeping quiet about him, and not singing his praises.
Top teams know what to expect from Rooney, and personally don't think he is any where near the player he was eight years ago. His record of no goals in World Cup Finals is worrying as well.
Top teams know what to expect from Rooney, and personally don't think he is any where near the player he was eight years ago. His record of no goals in World Cup Finals is worrying as well.
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Spot on :thup:
I agree with that sentiment entirely, just for me it would be sterling and Lallana as the unknowns as I think they've done more this season. Don't get me wrong, if he starts I'll support him as much as anyone. Roy is either playing a very clever game as he bad I ally criticised him after the match, it doesn't fancy him at all.
richart
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Roy's mind games. He is from the Graham Taylor school of managers.
bozza
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Comes to a major tournament for England and Rooney doesn't get a sniff, yes i know he missed most of one due to injury but when it really matters for England he just can't seem to do it.
He's still a good player but I wouldn't say he's automatic choice to start every game.
Roy's mind games. He is from the Graham Taylor school of managers.
Not entirley sure that's a good thing lol.
Long live the turnip!
Id say he's an automatic choice, he maybe shouldn't be. But from everything Roy has said. His place is safe. I agree his major tournament record isn't fantastic, banned for 2 games in one and injured in another. But then neither are messi or ronaldos. Some players just seem to peak at right time. No disrespect to the bloke but if Klose scores 2 goals this season he becomes the world cups greatest ever scorer. I doubt he'd be many peoples first pick. Not sure I've been seen him on that bbc list.
bozza
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Also on the RB position, Stones can play anywhere across the back 4, mainly a centre back but he's versatile.
May be asking a little too much of him at this tournament but I'm sure he would do a good job.
May be asking a little too much of him at this tournament but I'm sure he would do a good job.
chrisd
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Johnson for right back - I saw him recently against us and he wasn't anywhere near as bad as people were saying on here, and he's not going to lose the position to Shaw or Milner
richart
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He is not in the squad though.
richart
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Not sure you can judge him against your lot. You only attack once a game trying to steal a one nil.
chrisd
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But on that one attack we scored 3 goals :whoo:
I still remember the last World Cup against Germany. Thinks he's Cafu. Will be caught out positional lay at intl level IMO. They played flanagan against us and I thought he was much better.
He'll start, can't see Hodgson trying Milner at rb helping his confidence in anyway though. Not sure either stalling or jones are rbs either. They either need to be picked as cb or not at all. It's ok being versatile further forward. But defenders need kt have their own actual position nailed down before they master others.
richart
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So he was in a defence that leaked three goals against you, and you think he looked good.:mmm:
richart
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Milner was poor for the first Equador goal. He was at least three yards of the bloke that crossed. First priority of a full back should be to cut out the cross. If you are going to play someone out of position play at left back at right back, but not a midfield player.
