England

[Papas1982]

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.

I agree, I meant midfielders can play across the park further forward.
Li think Johnson has to play just because of a lack of cover. If England were gonna go all out youth I'd much rather of had clyne, chambers or firstly flanagan go. I think any of those are as good as Johnson with their best years ahead.

 

[chrisd]

So he was in a defence that leaked three goals against you, and you think he looked good.:mmm:

No, you Reading supporting donut, I said he wasn't bad!

 

[richart]

Clyne looks a good player. Another one we missed out on. Kieran Trippier at Burnley is a good young right back.

 

[Papas1982]

Clyne looks a good player. Another one we missed out on. Kieran Trippier at Burnley is a good young right back.

Pi think clyne will be our lb next season played a dozen games there and looked fine. Him and chambers for one more season then another search for replacements I would imagine.

 

[chrisd]

Clyne looks a good player.

Another player stolen from us in the dark times!

 

[richart]

No, you Reading supporting donut, I said he wasn't bad!

Wasn't bad will have to do then. Were you having one of your catnaps when you scored your three goals ?

 

[Papas1982]

Another player stolen from us in the dark times!

Walcott, bale and Ox. Three I'd rather have back too lol

 

[richart]

Walcott, bale and Ox. Three I'd rather have back too lol

Chris hasn't gotten over Ian Wright going to Arsenal.

 

[Papas1982]

Chris hasn't gotten over Ian Wright going to Arsenal.

Or Wimbledon going to Milton Keynes?

 

[chrisd]

Wasn't bad will have to do then. Were you having one of your catnaps when you scored your three goals ?

What !!! The blooming drummer is in the lower tier below us - no chance of any shut eye, but then no need to, as we don't get to play Reading any more! :whoo:

Chris hasn't gotten over Ian Wright going to Arsenal.

Or Kenny Sansom! :angry:

Or Wimbledon going to Milton Keynes?

Or Charlton going ....... Well ...... In to oblivion :rofl:

 

[bozza]

He is not in the squad though.

Reserve list and he's played in both games which makes me think Roy is tempted to take him.

If he had some senior international experience before this tournament I think he he would have been picked infron of Phil Jones.

 

[Pin-seeker]

 

[6inchcup]

He's a class act, age and experience don't come into it. He's quick, strong, scores goals, can go past people, create chances. Woy's gotta play him.

and he will be playing for MANCHESTER CITY next season.

 

[Slime]

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.

39 goals in 91 games ............................ what the hell are you talking about?

[TABLE="class: ranking scorers sortable"]
[TR]
[TD]Bobby Charlton
[/TD]
[TD] 49
[/TD]
[TD] 19Apr 1958
[/TD]
[TD] 20 May 1970
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD] Gary Lineker
[/TD]
[TD] 48
[/TD]
[TD] 26 Mar 1985
[/TD]
[TD] 29 Apr 1992
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD] Jimmy Greaves
[/TD]
[TD] 44
[/TD]
[TD] 17 May 1959
[/TD]
[TD] 24 May 1967
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD] Michael Owen
[/TD]
[TD] 40
[/TD]
[TD] 27 May 1998
[/TD]
[TD] 12 Sep 2007
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD] Wayne Rooney
[/TD]
[TD] 39
[/TD]
[TD] 06 Sep 2003[/TD]
[TD] 04 Jun 2014
[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]


Not too bad!


Slime.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

39 goals in 91 games ............................ what the hell are you talking about?

[TABLE="class: ranking scorers sortable"]
[TR]
[TD]Bobby Charlton
[/TD]
[TD] 49
[/TD]
[TD] 19Apr 1958
[/TD]
[TD] 20 May 1970
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD] Gary Lineker
[/TD]
[TD] 48
[/TD]
[TD] 26 Mar 1985
[/TD]
[TD] 29 Apr 1992
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD] Jimmy Greaves
[/TD]
[TD] 44
[/TD]
[TD] 17 May 1959
[/TD]
[TD] 24 May 1967
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD] Michael Owen
[/TD]
[TD] 40
[/TD]
[TD] 27 May 1998
[/TD]
[TD] 12 Sep 2007
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD] Wayne Rooney
[/TD]
[TD] 39
[/TD]
[TD] 06 Sep 2003[/TD]
[TD] 04 Jun 2014
[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]


Not too bad!


Slime.

Done well in qualifying

1 goal in major tournament finals since 2004

 

[Papas1982]

39 goals in 91 games ............................ what the hell are you talking about?

[TABLE="class: ranking scorers sortable"]
[TR]
[TD]Bobby Charlton[/TD]
[TD] 49[/TD]
[TD] 19Apr 1958[/TD]
[TD] 20 May 1970[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD] Gary Lineker[/TD]
[TD] 48[/TD]
[TD] 26 Mar 1985[/TD]
[TD] 29 Apr 1992[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD] Jimmy Greaves [/TD]
[TD] 44[/TD]
[TD] 17 May 1959[/TD]
[TD] 24 May 1967[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD] Michael Owen[/TD]
[TD] 40[/TD]
[TD] 27 May 1998[/TD]
[TD] 12 Sep 2007[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD] Wayne Rooney[/TD]
[TD] 39[/TD]
[TD] 06 Sep 2003[/TD]
[TD] 04 Jun 2014[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]


Not too bad!


Slime.

leas than a goal every other game isn't that amazing for a striker. All the players above had significantly better records.

 

[Slime]

leas than a goal every other game isn't that amazing for a striker. All the players above had significantly better records.

And many of those games he was played out wide.

Welbeck : 8 goals in 21
Sturridge: 2 goals in 5
Lambert : 3 goals in 5
Rooney : 39 goals in 90

I know who I'd choose!


Slime.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

And many of those games he was played out wide.

Welbeck : 8 goals in 21
Sturridge: 2 goals in 5
Lambert : 3 goals in 5
Rooney : 39 goals in 90

I know who I'd choose!


Slime.

He wasn't played out wide for "many" of those games at all


1 in 4 finals tournaments

He hasn't turned up in the finals

 

[Papas1982]

And many of those games he was played out wide.

Welbeck : 8 goals in 21
Sturridge: 2 goals in 5
Lambert : 3 goals in 5
Rooney : 39 goals in 90

I know who I'd choose!


Slime.

Im not saying to not pick him, just saying his record isn't as impressive as those you held him up against. Also, rooney hasn't played many for England out wide. At UTD yes, but not for England.

 

[Slime]

Admittedly, he didn't score many whilst injured or suspended .


Slime.