Has Hodgson picked the right team?

[JamesAndTheGiantHead]

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Hodgson has picked a squad for the future. One that will go out in the first round this tournament and go one step further next tournament. Neverever going to win the thing again though, even if its held in England, on account of the amount of global money sloshing around, and the demands for instant success. None of that works in England's favour.

 

[Pavilionaire]

In the recent era England have done their best when young players have broken through to be the main force in the side: Gazza in 1990, Owen in 1998, Rooney in 2004. Without this impact we're usually shite.

I think if we're to do anything then either Barkley or Sterling have to shine, they are the two that have that burst of inspiration.

 

[The Truth]

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"thwuck off you pwick!"

 

[Milano]

We have some genuinely exciting young talent coming through. It's whether the dinosaur in charge can get a tune out of them. Which I doubt. The man plays to the media. Look at the Denmark game - played half the Liverpool team when they were flying but there was no pressing, no urgency.
If Hodgson managed Spain he'd stick 8 behind the ball with no pressing.

 

[bomber130]

I understand free speech. It if you just don't care about a subject, don't comment.

But surely my free speech is to let the good people on NSC know that I don't care.

 

[The Camel]

Doesn't matter who he picked, England have no chance.

Having said that, I'm pleasantly surprised and impressed with who he's picked - apart from Lampard.

 

[Rogero]

I am pleased that he has picked the youngsters. It makes it a lot more interesting.

 

[JOLovegrove]

But surely my free speech is to let the good people on NSC know that I don't care.

But not a single person on here cares that you don't care.

 

[perseus]

Curtis Davies has tommorrow to prove himself (consolation) but he should be in the team. I think I would have included Ashley Cole as well, in case Baines got injured.

I am not so sure who is first choice to replace Walcot & Townsend. ??

 

[TtY]

Pretty much the best squad he could have picked, considering we have as much chance of getting out of round 1 as my cat, Mr Kitty has of winning next years men's Wimbledon title, and she's a girl.

Will put the building blocks for England to get to round 2 next time.

 

[bomber130]

But not a single person on here cares that you don't care.

You obviously do as you wouldn't keep replying. Anyway your boring me now so I'm off ta ta

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Every world cup tournament has criticisms. Sir Alf Ramsey got panned for his team selections especially when he dropped Jimmy Greaves for the youngster Alan Ball.