keaton
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- Nov 18, 2004
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They always qualify though
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*****Official Thread - Miami Vice - England v Ecuador*****
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They always qualify though
Seasider78
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- Nov 14, 2004
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I hope so as the alternative is we shun the opportunity to give our young exciting form players the chance to shine in favour of 47 year old frank lampard and an out of form Rooney
I suppose we will find out in a weeks time
The result is meaningless. The performance, trying out combinations of players and formations etc however is very much worthwhile.
I'd be massively shocked if Lampard was anywhere near the starting 11. No chance. Rooney played pretty well yesterday.
Stumpy Tim
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It's Barkley or Wellbeck. If it's Barkley then Rooney has to play out left
Seasider78
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I hope so as I think Roy was very bold in his squad selection which has not raised expectation but has certainly given us all some hope for the future. I now want to see him follow that decision through and give these guys a chance to get the experience they need to help them in future years
I remember us taking a very raw Wayne Rooney to the euros who were it not for a broken foot looked set to propel us into the late stages of the tournament. Germany took the same approach with blooding their youngsters and are feeling the benefit.
There is a lot to be excited about with the younger crop just hope Roy does not back down and go with the old faces or players out of position
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Really? Surely you would, or should, know your best team, formations and plans a week before a tournament though?
You should but fitness and form etc..
Then select fit and inform players? I must admit I do not know much about this England set up and the players but I'd be worried if the manager was still figuring out his best team and formation a week away from a major tournament. I dont reckon this can be the case though.
keaton
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- Nov 18, 2004
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Which countries aren't still figuring out their best team?
Spain and Germany still seem to be doing it, and Italy and France.
The only team i've read about seemingly knowing it's best team are the hosts who've had two years to prepare and because of their set team have a left alot of seemingly stronger players out.
The likes of Barkley/Wilshere/Lallana/Sterling have barely ever played together.
I'm sure Roy has a solid idea but it's still worth looking at for minor last minute tweaks.
deletebeepbeepbeep
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- May 12, 2009
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A bit of a dilemma, I'd be tempted to take Stones instean as Milner was terrible at right back last night.
My work colleague just suggested exactly the same thing. When is the FIFA deadline for swapping injured players? I would be tempted to give it as long as possible to see how the Ox is recovering.
nwgull
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Ox out for 10-21 days, so it could've been worse. Even if it is the longer estimate, he's still worth keeping in the squad; we've got space for 20 outfield players and I'd bet that at least 3 of them won't see any action in the group stage anyway.
Pavilionaire
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- Jul 7, 2003
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For me you drop Oxo and call up Stones.
Oxo was good going forward last night but didn't close down for the cross for their first goal and he sustained his injury as a result of a clumsy challenge. We have Sterling and Lallana to play out wide with Milner as back-up. Wenger only played Oxo 14 times in the Prem, 20 times in total so he's only a bit-part player for Arsenal.
On the other hand, our defence has looked shaky in both friendlies. Stones could play right-back or play alongside teammates Baines and Jagielka if Cahill / Jones got injured.
Oxo was good going forward last night but didn't close down for the cross for their first goal and he sustained his injury as a result of a clumsy challenge. We have Sterling and Lallana to play out wide with Milner as back-up. Wenger only played Oxo 14 times in the Prem, 20 times in total so he's only a bit-part player for Arsenal.
On the other hand, our defence has looked shaky in both friendlies. Stones could play right-back or play alongside teammates Baines and Jagielka if Cahill / Jones got injured.
seagulls4ever
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- Oct 2, 2003
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Erm, he's not a bit part player for Arsenal at all. He was injured for large chunks of large season otherwise he would have been involved in almost every game.