England at the World Cup

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Joe Hart (will prove himself to be better than Green, Foster and Jimbo this season)
Glen Johnson (Best right back in the world, apart from Sergio Ramos who can also defend)
Ashley Cole (No brainer)
Rio Ferdinand (Another no brainer)
John Terry (Captain magnifique)
Aaron Lennon (ANYONE but Shaun Wright-Phillips)
Stewart Downing (Natural width and I think he's brilliant)
Gareth Barry (Naturally gifted in the centre and gives good balance)
Frank Lampard (The best English midfielder)
Wayne Rooney (Obviously)
Carlton Cole (If we have to have the bulldozer, it HAS to be Cole rather than Heskey, he has more skill. But just as hopeless in front of goal)

I would have Lampard over Gerrard, but I think Gerrard could play in behind Rooney the way he plays for Liverpool, I think that would get the most out of him, but not the best for Rooney nor Lampard. I think in a 4-4-2, Lampard is the best option.

Downing in for Gerrard are u crazy ??, i would rather have a half fit Gerrard then downing, u must be the only person in the whole of england who would have Downing instead of Gerrard, Downing will struggle make the squad, and Johnson the best right back in the world apart from Sergio Ramos do behave.

 

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James

Johnson
Rio
Terry
Cole

Lennon
Lampard
Gerrard
J.cole

Rooney
Heskey/Defoe depending who we are playing.

 

[saafend_seagull]

I hope the friendlies will be used for carlton cole and defoe partnership, as this can replace rooney if he is injured. also, no need for defoe crouch pship upfront tbh, as that will be done at spurs.

 

[saafend_seagull]

how the f*** is gerrard nt in your team he is the BEST midfielder in europe, kaka being the best in the world

 

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how the f*** is gerrard nt in your team he is the BEST midfielder in europe, kaka being the best in the world

I'm not sure there is a best midfielder at the moment, there are several world class midfielders.

 

[Easy 10]

Why? We have a manager who has a plan B and maybe even a plan c and d. This is unusual but it will benefit us.

Nah, just play Gerrard in his position and put Joe Cole on the left.

I don't agree with you. That was always the worry, but I'd feel confident of being competitive even without him.

We're far from being a one man team of course, but I just don't think we've got a forward/playmaker like him. So much of our attacking play is channelled through Rooney - when he's on song he has that ability to drop back and orchestrate everything around him, he's so strong on the ball. And its those deft, perfectly weighted subtle passes he is able to see and perform so early, as well as his obvious power in the box.

No he's a hell of a player to try to replace. The whole team has to play differently without him, and I'm not saying Capello wouldn't find a way, but I can't see us being as effective going forward without him.

 

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We're far from being a one man team of course, but I just don't think we've got a forward/playmaker like him. So much of our attacking play is channelled through Rooney - when he's on song he has that ability to drop back and orchestrate everything around him, he's so strong on the ball. And its those deft, perfectly weighted subtle passes he is able to see and perform so early, as well as his obvious power in the box.

No he's a hell of a player to try to replace. The whole team has to play differently without him, and I'm not saying Capello wouldn't find a way, but I can't see us being as effective going forward without him.

Gerrard can play his role just as effective in a slightly different style. Just wish Gerrard would ping the ball more often.

 

[auschr]

Rooney has been poor and we still won 8. I'd be more worried about the goals from midfield drying up. We really are missing a top class striker.

 

[getofftheropes]

Glen johnson,2nd best in the world,rubbish!!! He can not defend,he is ok going forward but Micah Richards is better going forward and he can defend!!! Johnson will make errors

 

[willyfantastic]

would stick with last nights team with rio in and whoever is playing best out of all of the goalies between the sticks, and whoever is playing best out of carlton cole and heskey to partner rooney, with defoe coming on in the second half.
if capello still works his magic, no reason why we cant win the world cup

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

I would seriously consider not playing Rooney/Gerrard untill the end of season.

1. Give them rest
2. we can work a plan b

 

[auschr]

Might have a chance to see Hargreaves for the first time since... the last world cup.

 

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Glen johnson,2nd best in the world,rubbish!!! He can not defend,he is ok going forward but Micah Richards is better going forward and he can defend!!! Johnson will make errors

Richards better than Johnson at the moment? Also I would like to add Johnson is only going to improve defensively under Benitez.

 

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Rooney has been poor and we still won 8. I'd be more worried about the goals from midfield drying up. We really are missing a top class striker.

are being serious ? surely you cant be

Rooney has been rubbish are u mad , u must be .

Rooney is the leading scorer in Europe in qualifers and think how many good strikers there is Torres, Villa to name some.
Rooney has been in the form of his life and is the main reason why weve won 8 out of 8. England with Rooney have a very good chance of winning the world cup, England without imo would make quarters at best. He is the main man.

 

[auschr]

are being serious ? surely you cant be

Rooney has been rubbish are u mad , u must be .

Rooney is the leading scorer in Europe in qualifers and think how many good strikers there is Torres, Villa to name some.
Rooney has been in the form of his life and is the main reason why weve won 8 out of 8. England with Rooney have a very good chance of winning the world cup, England without imo would make quarters at best. He is the main man.

give me an inform striker over the alan smith impersonator.

 

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give me an inform striker over the alan smith impersonator.

Wayne Rooney in form for both club and country has been for the past 5 years

 

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Wayne Rooney in form for both club and country has been for the past 5 years

He's been in form recently. But the last 5 years where did you get that from?

 

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He's been in form recently. But the last 5 years where did you get that from?

scored over 100 goals

Won 3 prems in a row, got to 2 champions league finals in a row, gives 100% every time ok hes been over shadowed by Ronaldo the past few seasons , but a lot of United success has been down to Rooney.

 

[Gonzo]

Rooney has been poor and we still won 8. I'd be more worried about the goals from midfield drying up. We really are missing a top class striker.

11 goals in his last 12 England matches. 5 goals in 5 for Man Utd

:mendoza:

 

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scored over 100 goals

Won 3 prems in a row, got to 2 champions league finals in a row, gives 100% every time ok hes been over shadowed by Ronaldo the past few seasons , but a lot of United success has been down to Rooney.

Has anyone been in form for 5 years that is near impossible, but I see what you meant. By the way stats don't always show everything.