Eng-er-land Euro2012 squad

Big Pussy Bonpensiero · 07-05-2012 8:39pm

Why are people leaving out Lennon? Would think he's a cert, he's been outstanding for Spurs for 2 seasons now. Kyle Walker is also a cert. My team;

GK: J Hart, R Green S Carson,

Def: G Johnson, M Richards, A Cole, L Baines, J Terry, R Ferdinand, G, Cahill, K Walker

Mid: T Walcott, A Young, A Lennon, J Milner, G Barry, F Lampard, S Parker, S Gerrard

Fwd: W Rooney, D Welbeck, A Carroll, J Defoe

Smalling, Sturridge and Crouch would be unlucky to miss out, can't see either of them going though, unless Johnson or Richards (who isn't playing much these days) is dropped. As for Paul Robinson he's retired from international duty.

If Scott Parker starts England will be in trouble, he's been quite poor recently, that said I can see him being captain and playing every minute.

My team;

Hart
Walker - Terry - Rio - Cole
----Parker ---- Barry

Lampard
Lennon

Young

Welbeck

I'd like to Baines at LB but Cole has been doing well recently so probably has LB nailed down. Lennon is better than Walcott, end of. Whoever starts RB in the first game could be unlucky because I fancy Ribery against any of them, which could prompt that person to lose their place.

It'll be interesting to watch England this summer, I reckon Woy might actually make a decent go of it. If they get to the semi's, quarters if they finish second, they'll be shown up big time. Spain will tear them apart, the Barca and Real contingent will be very fired up after their poor showing (by their standards) in the Champions League.

JohnnyRyan99 · 07-05-2012 8:40pm

Crouch absolutely has to go instead of Carroll!?!(that's saying if one should go!)

Crouch has been great all year for Stoke and while Carroll is playing a bit better now for Liverpool of late Crouch is by far the better player. His record for England speaks for itself.. I think he's completely underated by England because he looks hilarious!

Bobeagleburger · 07-05-2012 8:47pm

THFC wrote: »

Def: G Johnson, M Richards, A Cole, L Baines, J Terry, R Ferdinand, G, Cahill, K Walker

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5 fullbacks?

MickySticks · 07-05-2012 8:49pm

Heskey maybe?

cgpg5 · 07-05-2012 8:52pm

JohnnyRyan99 wrote: »

Crouch absolutely has to go instead of Carroll!?!(that's saying if one should go!)

Crouch has been great all year for Stoke and while Carroll is playing a bit better now for Liverpool of late Crouch is by far the better player. His record for England speaks for itself.. I think he's completely underated by England because he looks hilarious!

Don't agree. If Crouch was playing trying to justify a 35mil price tag we'd all say he's playing rubbish in that case.

Think Carroll is a good aul honest player who throws himself about a bit and has started to score recently. Tbh I'd prefer him than someone who is pushed off the ball and doesn't exert themselves (not Crouch by the way). Tbh I'd bring them both

cgpg5 · 07-05-2012 8:53pm

Can't see how people are leaving out Lescott, should be in the team by rights in my view

Hank Scorpio · 07-05-2012 8:57pm

cgpg5 wrote: »

Can't see how people are leaving out Lescott, should be in the team by rights in my view

Not necessarily in the team but definitely in the squad imo, so underrated. He's been excellent all season

kensutz · 07-05-2012 9:02pm

G.K. wrote: »

As an Englishman (Partly anyway), this is the squad I want to see:

GK: Hart, Stockdale, Ruddy
DEF: Richards, Walker, Terry, Cahill, Cole Baines, Smalling
MID: Parker, Jones, Britton, Howson, Gerrard, Chamberlain, Young, Johnson, Milner
FOR: Rooney, Welbeck, Sturridge, Holt

3 Norwich players in the squad. I love you man!

Ruddy has been awesome for us, Howson was in unbelievable form against Arsenal and what a signing he is turning out to be. Holt is a handful for any defence and again, Arsenal found out how difficult it was to mark him. Also scored against all the "top clubs" this season.

Big Pussy Bonpensiero · 07-05-2012 9:04pm

rarnes1 wrote: »

5 fullbacks?

I'm taking the easy option and sitting on the fence regarding who'll be dropped out of Johnson, Richards and Walker

. Smalling will probably make it, completely forgot about Lescott, he's in with a shout too, Cahill shouldn't go ahead of those 2 but he's played more for England recently so probably will.

CSF · 07-05-2012 9:08pm

THFC wrote: »

I'm taking the easy option and sitting on the fence regarding who'll be dropped out of Johnson, Richards and Walker . Smalling will probably make it, completely forgot about Lescott, he's in with a shout too, Cahill shouldn't go ahead of those 2 but he's played more for England recently so probably will.

Johnson should be the 1 to go of the 3. The other 2 have been outstanding. I think its unfortunate for Johnson because he'd be a starter for many countries but those are the ropes.

gosplan · 07-05-2012 9:10pm

THFC wrote: »

Why are people leaving out Lennon? Would think he's a cert, he's been outstanding for Spurs for 2 seasons now.

6 goals and ten assists in two years isn't outstanding.

Ethrington has been better ffs.

CSF · 07-05-2012 9:12pm

gosplan wrote: »

6 goals and ten assists in two years isn't outstanding.

Ethrington has been better ffs.

Statistics aren't everything. His pace is a huge asset.

Bobeagleburger · 07-05-2012 9:13pm

THFC wrote: »

I'm taking the easy option and sitting on the fence regarding who'll be dropped out of Johnson, Richards and Walker . Smalling will probably make it, completely forgot about Lescott, he's in with a shout too, Cahill shouldn't go ahead of those 2 but he's played more for England recently so probably will.

It's a tough call tbf.

Richards to miss out perhaps? fcuk knows

Big Pussy Bonpensiero · 07-05-2012 9:14pm

gosplan wrote: »

6 goals and ten assists in two years isn't outstanding.

Ethrington has been better ffs.

There's more to a players game than just stats. He's an old fashioned winger, he stays on the wing and stretches the defence right across. When himself and Bale play (and Bale actaully stays on the fookin wing) it creates so much space in the middle. Walcott drifts in far too much for a player with limited technical ability, and I'd rate Lennon as a much better crosser of the ball, his crossing has improved immensely the past year or so.

gosplan · 07-05-2012 9:14pm

CSF wrote: »

Statistics aren't everything. His pace is a huge asset.

But it doesn't set him apart.

Hank Scorpio · 07-05-2012 9:15pm

Lennon > Walcott imo

CSF · 07-05-2012 9:16pm

gosplan wrote: »

But it doesn't set him apart.

Together with other aspects of his game, it does. He is easily good enough to be in the squad considering the quality of wingers available to England at present.

CSF · 07-05-2012 9:16pm

nuxxx wrote: »

Lennon > Walcott imo

Easily. Walcott is pretty poor.

redzerdrog · 07-05-2012 10:02pm

If I was picking i'd bring johnson and richards, I think walker is overhyped and the other two can attack just as well as him but also defend better. Walkers pace saves him a lot when his positioning is rubbish.

Saying that Johnson was rumoured to have fallen out with Hodgson when at Liverpool so wouldnt be suprised to see him not selected.

steelcityblues · 07-05-2012 10:18pm

Paul Robinson has been very good for Blackburn this season, despite having way too many average players around him. He would have been a shoo in if he didn't retire - he must regret it privately.

kitakyushu · 07-05-2012 10:23pm

Out of interest did Capello have a definite first choice XI during his time with England (eg the way the Ireland team is pretty much picks itself)?

I realise because of the new manager there's speculation about which players will make the squad but it seemed to me that there was always many many players in contention for England call-ups at any given time rather than a settled 23 or so.

MD1990 · 07-05-2012 10:28pm

Walker will be in team nevermind the squad
Richards isnt first choice for city anymore

homerjay2005 · 07-05-2012 10:32pm

when you the england squad on paper, you realise how limited it is.

as a united fan, if it comes down to chris smalling v phil jones, i would expect smalling to be picked, as he is a far superior defender and overall a much better footballer.

rio ferdinand will be in the squad if fit and him and terry will start their first game. a bit surprised to see virtually nobody pick carrick who has been excellent for united this year,

LostBoy101 · 07-05-2012 10:34pm

homerjay2005 wrote: »

when you the england squad on paper, you realise how limited it is.

as a united fan, if it comes down to chris smalling v phil jones, i would expect smalling to be picked, as he is a far superior defender and overall a much better footballer.

rio ferdinand will be in the squad if fit and him and terry will start their first game. a bit surprised to see virtually nobody pick carrick who has been excellent for united this year,

Aye Carrick deserves to be pick after a great season.

G.K. · 07-05-2012 10:43pm

Carrick is missing the key attribute for international games - reaction under pressure. England will come under lots of pressure and pressing, and Carrick is unsuited to that. Pity as much of the rest of his game is good.

cgpg5 · 07-05-2012 10:44pm

homerjay2005 wrote: »

when you the england squad on paper, you realise how limited it is.

as a united fan, if it comes down to chris smalling v phil jones, i would expect smalling to be picked, as he is a far superior defender and overall a much better footballer.

rio ferdinand will be in the squad if fit and him and terry will start their first game. a bit surprised to see virtually nobody pick carrick who has been excellent for united this year,

He won't make it either way as Parker is perceived as a guaranteed starter and will probably get the captaincy which is a poor decision imo.

Also, I'd play Barry over Carrick any day and as he played throughout qualification and as his form has been very good for City recently. If Capello was in charge no way Rio would make it. It now seems the only way that Rio won't start is if he chooses not to himself! Though I'd have Lescott in. Thought he was poor last year has improved in leaps and bounds this season.

cgpg5 · 07-05-2012 10:46pm

MD1990 wrote: »

Walker will be in team nevermind the squad
Richards isnt first choice for city anymore

It's cos he was injured and Zabaleta did so well in his absence they couldn't drop him when Richards returned (United last week). Richards is still City's first choice right back strictly speaking

Horsefumbler · 08-05-2012 1:19am

Heskey and michael owen before they retire. Before it's too late.

Xavi6 · 08-05-2012 3:53am

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

Def: G Johnson, M Richards, A Cole, L Baines, J Terry, R Ferdinand, G, Cahill, P Jones

Mikeyt086 wrote: »

Ashley Cole
Leighton Baines
Micah Richards
Chris Smalling (cover RB and CB)
John Terry
Rio Ferdinand
Gary Cahill
Kyle Walker

THFC wrote: »

Def: G Johnson, M Richards, A Cole, L Baines, J Terry, R Ferdinand, G, Cahill, K Walker

All leaving out the best performing English centre half this season, for shame.

At least someone's on the ball.

cgpg5 wrote: »

Can't see how people are leaving out Lescott, should be in the team by rights in my view

^^^ Correct

G.K. · 08-05-2012 6:17pm

If Terry or Cahill is injured then I wouldn't take the other one, and Lescott would start. As it is, I think the value of such a partnership (And with Cole too) takes priority, and there's no way Smalling's not going. And I'm only taking 3 CB. (Jones as well but as a utility man).

Eng-er-land Euro2012 squad

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