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The England National team thread
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TheBlueBalla
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Im pretty sure Defoe will tally, so ill go with him doing a double at 2-0
Ashley Cole wont be pushed out of the England squad just like that. I admit, having 3 CBs is an enticing prospect when England is blessed with three of the worlds best, but leaving Cole out, and assuming Carrick will be ready for 2006 is pretty unrealisticVanTheMan said:
I'd prefer something more like:
------------------------------robinson------------------------------------
---------Terry-----------------rio-----------------Ash Cole-----------------------
Gaz Nev-------------------------------------------------------------Bridge/Konchesky(?)
-----------------------------Phil Nev/Carrick--------------------------------------
----------------------Lampard---------------Gerrard------------------------------
-------------------------------Rooney--------------------------------------------
--------------------------------Owen---------------------------------------------
I know it looks like i've got Ashley Cole as a Centre Back, but he'd be more of just a "back" which would give us some raw pace in our back line aswell as playing with Rio and Terry would be good. I've put him as a CB in that, but just think of him as more of just a defensive player, he'd also be able to get forward if he wanted with Phil Nev/Carrick covering him.
And as we've always had a problem with a Left Midfielder... lets not have one at all! i think having Gaz Nev and Bridge* (if he gets fit and plays regularly) as Wing Backs which would give us the width, and also with Terry, Rio, Cole and Phil Nev/Carrick behind them (accompanied by Gerrard alot) then there defensive duties wouldn't be too intense enough to wear them out quickly.
I'd personally drop Beckham now really, he's a good driver of the team and carry us forward but i personally think with this formation it'd be more beneficial to leave him out.
* i added Konchesky there as i reckon that he'll get better and better at West Ham now and he could develop into a decent player.
------------------------------robinson------------------------------------
---------Terry-----------------rio-----------------Ash Cole-----------------------
Gaz Nev-------------------------------------------------------------Bridge/Konchesky(?)
-----------------------------Phil Nev/Carrick--------------------------------------
----------------------Lampard---------------Gerrard------------------------------
-------------------------------Rooney--------------------------------------------
--------------------------------Owen---------------------------------------------
I know it looks like i've got Ashley Cole as a Centre Back, but he'd be more of just a "back" which would give us some raw pace in our back line aswell as playing with Rio and Terry would be good. I've put him as a CB in that, but just think of him as more of just a defensive player, he'd also be able to get forward if he wanted with Phil Nev/Carrick covering him.
And as we've always had a problem with a Left Midfielder... lets not have one at all! i think having Gaz Nev and Bridge* (if he gets fit and plays regularly) as Wing Backs which would give us the width, and also with Terry, Rio, Cole and Phil Nev/Carrick behind them (accompanied by Gerrard alot) then there defensive duties wouldn't be too intense enough to wear them out quickly.
I'd personally drop Beckham now really, he's a good driver of the team and carry us forward but i personally think with this formation it'd be more beneficial to leave him out.
* i added Konchesky there as i reckon that he'll get better and better at West Ham now and he could develop into a decent player.
SlowSilver
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---------------Robinson---------------
Gaz--------Rio--------John----------Ash
---------------Gerrard------------------
------Beckham----------Joe Cole--------
--------------Lampard------------------
--------------------Rooney-------------
--------------Defoe------------------
I expect it will be something along the lines of this crappy formation..
Prediction:- 2-1 England
Gaz--------Rio--------John----------Ash
---------------Gerrard------------------
------Beckham----------Joe Cole--------
--------------Lampard------------------
--------------------Rooney-------------
--------------Defoe------------------
I expect it will be something along the lines of this crappy formation..
Prediction:- 2-1 England
untouchable
Senior Squad
There will always be cynics, but when was the last time a team like Italy, Argentina won the world cup? Aren't they always touted as favorites too? 
Face it, this England team is top class and I'm backing them to win the World Cup. They didn't have a player like Rooney in 2002, and back then Lampard amongst other players weren't as good as they are now, this England team is like a fine wine, they get better as time goes by. If I was Sven, I'd play a hybrid 3-5-2 formation instead of trying to force a 4-4-2 which has an unbalanced midfield, no good left winger etc.
---------------------Robinson-------------
-------------Rio----------------Terry--------
----------------------King------------------
--Neville-----------------------------------Cole
-----------Beckham--Gerrard--Lampard-----
------------------Rooney------------------
------------------Owen/Defoe
I honestly believe this is the best for England. In Rio and Terry, you have two, stone cold, calm, solid defenders, one a serious threat on set pieces. With Neville and Cole, you have 2 fullbacks overlapping, putting balls into the area when neccessary. Beckham can get involved in central midfield, while deviating the to right wing if he wants. Lampard and Gerrard run the midfield, and dont have to worry too much about defensive work because King will play up to the half way line, and try to snuff out any counter attacking threats. Rooney will be given the free role to roam and create so a left winger isn't needed that badly, while Owen up front waits for chances to come his way.
Face it, this England team is top class and I'm backing them to win the World Cup. They didn't have a player like Rooney in 2002, and back then Lampard amongst other players weren't as good as they are now, this England team is like a fine wine, they get better as time goes by. If I was Sven, I'd play a hybrid 3-5-2 formation instead of trying to force a 4-4-2 which has an unbalanced midfield, no good left winger etc.
---------------------Robinson-------------
-------------Rio----------------Terry--------
----------------------King------------------
--Neville-----------------------------------Cole
-----------Beckham--Gerrard--Lampard-----
------------------Rooney------------------
------------------Owen/Defoe
I honestly believe this is the best for England. In Rio and Terry, you have two, stone cold, calm, solid defenders, one a serious threat on set pieces. With Neville and Cole, you have 2 fullbacks overlapping, putting balls into the area when neccessary. Beckham can get involved in central midfield, while deviating the to right wing if he wants. Lampard and Gerrard run the midfield, and dont have to worry too much about defensive work because King will play up to the half way line, and try to snuff out any counter attacking threats. Rooney will be given the free role to roam and create so a left winger isn't needed that badly, while Owen up front waits for chances to come his way.
SlowSilver
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untouchable said:There will always be cynics, but when was the last time a team like Italy, Argentina won the world cup? Aren't they always touted as favorites too?
Ignore them, they're dumbarses. They probably think their country will have a good chance at winning the WC aswell, pfft....Holland. :funny:
Becks is God
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---------------------Robinson----------------
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-------------Ferdinand----------Terry--------
--Neville--------------------------------------
------------------------------------------Cole-
----------------------Carrick-------------------
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--------Beckham------------------Gerrard-------
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--------------------Lampard--------------------
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---------- Owen-------------Rooney----------
hopefully thats are World Cup team.
Cole, bombin down the left, Carrick the holdin midfield player, and lots off goals with Rooney, Owen, Lamps, and Stevie G
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-------------Ferdinand----------Terry--------
--Neville--------------------------------------
------------------------------------------Cole-
----------------------Carrick-------------------
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--------Beckham------------------Gerrard-------
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--------------------Lampard--------------------
-----------------------------------------------
---------- Owen-------------Rooney----------
hopefully thats are World Cup team.
Cole, bombin down the left, Carrick the holdin midfield player, and lots off goals with Rooney, Owen, Lamps, and Stevie G
untouchable said:There will always be cynics, but when was the last time a team like Italy, Argentina won the world cup? Aren't they always touted as favorites too?
Face it, this England team is top class and I'm backing them to win the World Cup.
Exactly my thoughts !
IMO that would be my World Cup XI, Squad (barring injuries,suspensions or a yet to be found "diamond" player)
(What is a diamond player ? I don't know but mean by it, somebody who's not an England International yet but will have a great season and lots of talent - like Rooney was one)
GK: Robinson, Green, ?
D: G.Neville, King, Terry, Campbell, Ferdinand, A.Cole, P.Neville
M: Beckham, Gerrard, Lampard, J.Cole, Wright-Phillips, Carrick, Jenas, Richardson, Dyer
F: Rooney, Owen, Defoe, Smith
so atm only 1 spot is free, and that's the 3rd Goalie.
Captains: IMO Becks has done enough to lead the lions, otherwise any those would make good captains aswell: Gerrard, Lampard, Owen, Terry, Campbell & G. Neville.
BTW I like your "5"-3-2 formation
SlowSilver
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2-0
Glen Johnson is crap...and well, David James
Glen Johnson is crap...and well, David James
SlowSilver
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The sooner Sven goes...the better. I don't know what he tell his players at HT, but it just doesn't work.
The sooner Sven goes...the better. I don't know what he tell his players at HT, but it just doesn't work.
TheBlueBalla
Starting XI
My god, might a disaster on this level actually cost Sven his job? I cant wait to see the PR campaign by the FA to play this one down
untouchable
Senior Squad
Sven, as I've said before, is such a pathetic sap. He knows nothing about playing this team to their full potential. Beckham as captain, you're avin a larf, Steven Gerrard or Lampard needs to lead this team, not him plain and simple. And James, what the hell is he still doing in this team? Kirkland and Robinson are the future of England.
tracertong
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Dear Sven
Thanks for all the memories now please f4ck off.
Thanks for all the memories now please f4ck off.
SlowSilver
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Bobby said:
England would actually be a great side if they had a good manager.
But with Sven, well, it's a waste to be honest. It'll probably be a while until England gets a squad of players like this.