Fair points mate. Sure I know what Carrick can do, and what he does is often undersestimated too. He is a "quiet" player in that respect. He does a capable job all in all, but as you say, is rarely hitting the headlines.
Maybe by the time 2010 gets here he will have a few more England games under his belt, and I could possibly change my opinion about him, because I agree that those 4 midfielders you mentioned, would indeed be the best choice for us. At this moment in time I just don't rate him as highly as some do. Maybe one day he might convince me. I hope so because I only want the best for England after all.
Regarding Carson. There are no easy games any more, and if he mucks up in the big games because he lacks confidence, then why bother with him at all. I don't think he will ever be good enough, even with a few "easier" games under his belt. Anyway we have Hart, Green and Foster in the wings waiting, and they are all better than Carson.
I think the right back position will sort itself out sooner rather than later. Richards as you say, was doing a fine job there for a while, and I too would like to see him back there and in top form.
Wes is a little bit unpredictable sometimes, but he has improved massively, and I have to admit he too has done a pretty good job for England when called upon. Then we have Johnson. Mancienne once given the chance will fit right in there too. Fabio has seen him play a few times now and really rates him, so I think the right back spot will get sorted pretty soon.
I apologise for my ignorance regarding the German players the other night. I haven't kept up on the new wave of German International players, so I'll need to rectify that. Perhaps make a little more effort to watch the Bundesliga more than I do at present.
I still think that the win for us was good. I think the players all actually gelled fairly well together considering the haste in forming a side for that game. Nobody did their chances of a regular squad place any harm, because they all did very well, and it's reasurring to know that we have these players available to pick from when needed.
Fabio has done a fine job giving the confidence back to the squad. The players against Germany were full of it, and the regular (if there is such a thing) players, have shown bags of it too in all the games since Fabio arrived on the scene.
He has given the fans something to be happy about too after suffering for so long. Almost 8000 England fans travelled to Germany for that game, and sang their hearts out all night.
Supporting England has all of a sudden become fun again, and the bitching from the terraces has stopped at last. Lets hope that continues, because the players need to know the fans are behind them. It does make a difference.
Maybe by the time 2010 gets here he will have a few more England games under his belt, and I could possibly change my opinion about him, because I agree that those 4 midfielders you mentioned, would indeed be the best choice for us. At this moment in time I just don't rate him as highly as some do. Maybe one day he might convince me. I hope so because I only want the best for England after all.
Regarding Carson. There are no easy games any more, and if he mucks up in the big games because he lacks confidence, then why bother with him at all. I don't think he will ever be good enough, even with a few "easier" games under his belt. Anyway we have Hart, Green and Foster in the wings waiting, and they are all better than Carson.
I think the right back position will sort itself out sooner rather than later. Richards as you say, was doing a fine job there for a while, and I too would like to see him back there and in top form.
Wes is a little bit unpredictable sometimes, but he has improved massively, and I have to admit he too has done a pretty good job for England when called upon. Then we have Johnson. Mancienne once given the chance will fit right in there too. Fabio has seen him play a few times now and really rates him, so I think the right back spot will get sorted pretty soon.
I apologise for my ignorance regarding the German players the other night. I haven't kept up on the new wave of German International players, so I'll need to rectify that. Perhaps make a little more effort to watch the Bundesliga more than I do at present.
I still think that the win for us was good. I think the players all actually gelled fairly well together considering the haste in forming a side for that game. Nobody did their chances of a regular squad place any harm, because they all did very well, and it's reasurring to know that we have these players available to pick from when needed.
Fabio has done a fine job giving the confidence back to the squad. The players against Germany were full of it, and the regular (if there is such a thing) players, have shown bags of it too in all the games since Fabio arrived on the scene.
He has given the fans something to be happy about too after suffering for so long. Almost 8000 England fans travelled to Germany for that game, and sang their hearts out all night.
Supporting England has all of a sudden become fun again, and the bitching from the terraces has stopped at last. Lets hope that continues, because the players need to know the fans are behind them. It does make a difference.
they are almost good as barça