Thanks. Fair few friendlies there for Gerrard and Rooney so I'll hold my hands up.
I agree with what you say about Giggs & Bale - the latter does appear to be more interested. I also think clubs sometimes might be more the culprit than the player, hence I put clubs in brackets in my initial post.
To be honest, I was working from my perception rather than stats. I'll hold my hands up if my perception is way off the mark.
Your Giggs stats are good and suggest I really am wide of the mark. But to confirm it, have you got any stats for % of friendlies Gerrard and Rooney played by any...
Yep. Gerrard was always the same too, and to some extent, Rooney.
I'd quite like to see a hungry England team willing to play all friendlies. Those forming a habit of being 'injured' for friendlies should be culled.
A committed team full of passion and knowing how to play together will do for...