The England National team thread

[RobbieD_PL]

You have to bring Rooney. There's just no other option IMO. As I said, there's no point even going if you don't try to win, and regardless of preparation I think Rooney gives the best chance to win. They would desperately need him against Spain.

Seeing as how the two world cup finalists and the co-hosts are the seeds, they could get Spain in their group. Still, I think if England want to go far they would need Rooney in the knockout stages, since that'll be the only time he'll be able to be used in the tournament.

 

[ARIAGA II]

Take Oxdale-Chamberlain, you can leave Walcott off.

 

[1966+2006]

Why is there so much speculation about whether Rooney will make the squad?
As if Capello has the balls to drop him. He's the only hope we have of achieving more than Quarter Final mediocrity.

 

[Filipower]

Yeah even not playing the entire group phase doesn't mean drop Rooney imo.

 

[Mandieta6]

Rooney dropped for friendly, good idea, he won't be playing the first 3 matches, so it's time to try out new players and formations . Sturridge and Gabby called up, finally, hope they both get the opportunity to claim Walcott's spot. Bent and Gabby seem to have forged a good understanding, just another reason to bring Gabby to the Euros.

Rodwell's been called up too, and I can't say I agree with that. Lescott over Dawson is bad, too, but Dawson hasn't been as good as he can be so far this season, and hopefully this will motivate him to get back into the squad.

 

[1966+2006]

Johnson over Richards??? What a joke.
Dawson is injured, I think.
No Lennon is diappointing, as well. Though maybe he can concentrate on getting completely fit and avoid injury. Finally Agbonlahor is back.

 

[Pogba4Now]

This means that Rooney will be rested for 2 weeks before the next United game. Awesome.

 

[1966+2006]

Agbonlahor's injured

 

[Pizarro14]

I'm still a little dazzled that the England vs Spain match is on the same Capello's son is getting married.



So who's the bigger a-hole for this. either way Great match. I predict 2-1 Inglaterra.

 

[Filipower]

It's the wife's fault, almost surely.

 

[Deisler]

It's the wife's fault, almost surely.

Should have had the wedding in the stadium before the game and made sure John Terry gets no where near the bride.

 

[yoyo913]

Yeah, that would be Terryble

 

[Alex]

Hahahahahaha

 

[Mandieta6]

After two 1-0 wins the English media seems to think it has a golden generation on it's hands. Yeah, we'll see.

 

[adedawson]

The English media thinks were going win everything every year... its nothing new. I'm sure everyone realises that.

In spite saying that we got some good youngsters coming through, which is surely going to bring hope if nothing else.

Jones, Smalling, Cleverly, Welbeck, Rodwell, Sturridge, Wilshere

Its been a long time since we had a new crop come through, its been the same old faces for over a decade.

 

[yoyo913]

In the Spain game I felt Wellbeck contributed more than Bent. Rodwell was good too technically (he had a nice dribble towards goal) but his decision making wasn"t the best.

 

[ShiftyPowers]

The English media thinks were going win everything every year... its nothing new. I'm sure everyone realises that.

In spite saying that we got some good youngsters coming through, which is surely going to bring hope if nothing else.

Jones, Smalling, Cleverly, Welbeck, Rodwell, Sturridge, Wilshere

Its been a long time since we had a new crop come through, its been the same old faces for over a decade.

I really like most of those players, but they aren't as good as Lampard, Gerrard, Ferdinand, Cole.

 

[Pizarro14]

Rodwell

FM 09 hidden gem. I hope the English media don't ruin there mojo. I would seriously love a England-Germany Euro final!!!

 

[Pogba4Now]

Reports claim that Terry has been stripped of captaincy. What the **** is that? Why does Capello have to change captain every year. I wonder who will be the next captain. I don't see Ferdinand getting the armband again because I doubt he will feature regularly for England. Gerrard? Lampard? How about Rooney? TBH I think Rooney should eventually become England's captain. He doesn't have captaincy experience (neither did Beckham though), but he's the only one that you can guarantee will be in England's first team for at least the next 5 years.

EDIT: Another consideration would be Parker who has captained both Charlton and Newcastle. But will he be a regular? With Gerrard, Lampard and Wilshere competing for the central midfield role, I doubt it. I think Rooney is the only England player to be guaranteed a spot in the lineup.

 

[ShiftyPowers]

Um... because he racially abused a family member of a teammate? He shouldn't even be called up IMO.