What would you do with Rooney?

[HomerJSimpson]

Down but not mathematically out should we lose.

 

[ColchesterFC]

Down but not mathematically out should we lose.

That would depend on the other result. If Italy and Costa Rica draw and England lost then we would be out.

 

[Foxholer]

As i said and just asked the question

One of the options is to play as a central striker - Woy plays with one at the moment - Sturridge , so if Rooney is to play as a central striker does that mean Sturridge is then relegated to the bench ?

No. This!

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Think Hodgson will do the easy thing

Put Sterling out wide then bring Rooney in behind Sturridge

If Rooney is to play he needs to be in the centre - Sturridge has to play because as a goalscorer ( Central striker role ) then he is the form guy , Sterling also has to play because he is the form player but Sterling can play wide so Rooney can go in the centre

Wouldn't be surprised to see him sub-ed though, either shortly after half-time or after 60-65 - for Lallana

 

[HomerJSimpson]

That would depend on the other result. If Italy and Costa Rica draw and England lost then we would be out.

Good point well made but was pinning my hopes on an Italian win. I take your point though

 

[chrisd]

I'd leave Rooney out and play Lallana

 

[Pin-seeker]

I'd play him as the main striker to get the best out of him.

 

[Andy808]

I'd play him as the main striker to get the best out of him.

Why because of his almost legendary world cup scoring record?

 

[Slab]

God leave him in please, put him in goal even just keep him in

I can see the young portion of this team being a pretty lethal combination in 2-3 years with a real push for 2016 and the longer it takes for England to become a force in football the better!









Edit: is it just me that's really really bored now with the bickering on the forum, it does the protagonists no favours

 

[Crazyface]

Play Rooney at no9, have him run and hustle and harry for 60 mins at full tilt. That should bring a goal or two. Take him off after 60min and bring on fresh legs.

Rooney on the rampage is just too much for many a defender to handle. You've got to use him and play to his strengths.

THIS. Just tell him to go out and play football like a kid in the playground for as long as he can. When he runs out of steam, bring on Stirling to run at a tiring defence that will surely give up penalties by sticking out a tired leg that he can fall over

 

[richy]

If Rooney gets dropped then who's going to take our corners?

 

[sawtooth]

I cant understand the anti-Rooney vibe he is still a great player and is always capable of producing a bit of magic.

Actually I thought he did OK against Italy, popped up with a pin point cross that led to the goal. OK he scuffed his shot later on but he will produce if left in the team.

 

[Slime]

I cant understand the anti-Rooney vibe he is still a great player and is always capable of producing a bit of magic.

Actually I thought he did OK against Italy, popped up with a pin point cross that led to the goal. OK he scuffed his shot later on but he will produce if left in the team.

Sssshhhh, don't tell anyone, but I think a lot of it is because he plays for Man Utd .................... although no-one will admit that!


Slime.

 

[Birchy]

Rooney looked old against Italy. Barkley when he came on was like a firecracker bombing all over the place like Rooney used to be.

I would either drop Rooney for Barkley or play Rooney behind Sturridge and put Sterling wide as he is fast enough to cause trouble from anywhere.

I suspect Roy will stick with same team though.

In an effort to stay balanced I think Gerrard was poor against Italy too. Gave the ball away far too easily at times imo.

 

[richy]

Sssshhhh, don't tell anyone, but I think a lot of it is because he plays for Man Utd .................... although no-one will admit that!


Slime.

I can't speak for anyone else but whatever club any player plays for has no significance when it comes to the national team.

 

[Slab]

Rooney looked old against Italy. Barkley when he came on was like a firecracker bombing all over the place like Rooney used to be.

I would either drop Rooney for Barkley or play Rooney behind Sturridge and put Sterling wide as he is fast enough to cause trouble from anywhere.

I suspect Roy will stick with same team though.

In an effort to stay balanced I think Gerrard was poor against Italy too. Gave the ball away far too easily at times imo.

Agree with this, everyone can have a below par game but he (& Rooney) might be there more for their experience and past endeavors rather than current ability when compared to the rising crop of players

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Sssshhhh, don't tell anyone, but I think a lot of it is because he plays for Man Utd .................... although no-one will admit that!


Slime.

Has zero to do with him playing for man Utd and more about him performances for England in major tournaments

 

[Rooter]

I can't speak for anyone else but whatever club any player plays for has no significance when it comes to the national team.

what he said!

 

[HawkeyeMS]

I can't speak for anyone else but whatever club any player plays for has no significance when it comes to the national team.

Agreed :thup:

 

[DCB]

Has zero to do with him playing for man Utd and more about him performances for England in major tournaments

You could actually make a list as long as my arm of players who fall into that category. Too many under perform on the big stage.

Forget the forward line, it's the defence that should be seriously questioned and re jigged for the next game. Balotelli won't get an easier goal at this level than the one he got on Saturday.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

You could actually make a list as long as my arm of players who fall into that category. Too many under perform on the big stage.

Forget the forward line, it's the defence that should be seriously questioned and re jigged for the next game. Balotelli won't get an easier goal at this level than the one he got on Saturday.

Certainly can

The problem with the back line though - would you pick Jones and Smalling in there ? Without Terry or even Lescott the options at CB are very limited