England National football team thread

[thedon5]

Walker isn't good in attack either though. He's literally just pace, and hype. Hype because his 11/12 went OK. Johnson is better than him but still terrible defensively.

 

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Premier League chief Richard Scudamore?s crusade to lift England football - Telegraph

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Adam Johnson stands by for an England World Cup lifeline after hitting top form for Sunderland - Telegraph

Wing options always ENGs strong area even with Walcott out. Would love for A Johnson to be in the W-Cup if he maintains current form. But sadly given how i envision the squad might be balanced - A Johnson could be battling with Townsend & Sterling for one spot.

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Roy Hodgson tips Wayne Rooney to shine for England in 2014 - ESPN FC

 

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Sir Tom Finney: Former Preston and England winger dies at 91

RIP to arguably the greatest winger ENG ever produced alongside Sir Stan Matthews, John Barnes, Chris Waddle.

If guys like Walcott, Sterling, Townsend for eg ever replicate his performances, ENG will have a good tournament soon.

 

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England manager Roy Hodgson is to fly to Manaus on a fact-finding mission ahead of the summer's World Cup - England News | The FA

 

[Champagnepapi]

BBC Sport - Raheem Sterling: Liverpool winger in England contention

 

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Walker isn't good in attack either though. He's literally just pace, and hype. Hype because his 11/12 went OK. Johnson is better than him but still terrible defensively.

Walker isn't superb going forward of course, but you compare him to other notable full-backs in the continent leagues who like going forward but as suspect defensively like Marcelo, Debuecy, Alves, Alba, Alaba, Carvajal, Maicon, Armero, Zuniga, Abate, Maggio, Eboue, Van der Weil, Nagatomo etc etc - there isn't much to separate them in an attacking sense.

Totally disagree on Johnson, no way can one say he is terrible defensively these days. He equally solid in both facets. It was only recently Brendan Rogers & ESPNFCs Liverpool's blooger was highlighting this improvement:

- Brendan Rodgers: Glen Johnson is one of world's best - ESPN FC

- by Kristian Walsh - ESPN FC

There is little enigma regarding Glen Johnson, apparently. Glen Johnson is a very good footballer going forward. His defending, however, leaves a lot to be desired. His concentration is poor, his positioning is non-existent and his tackling is erratic. Until he improves on his defending ? and he is a defender, after all ? he can never be regarded as a quality full back. Perhaps he should play in midfield for Liverpool; perhaps he should not play for England at all.

Perception can sometimes be a footballer?s toughest opponent. The wizardry and majesty of a deft touch, or the brutality and barbarousness of an axe-like limb, is little compared to the challenge of shifting opinion. At least there is some sort of control over those. Just ask Johnson. The 28-year-old has spent the majority of his three years at Liverpool stopping those deft touches and dodging the executioner?s swing of a leg, but he hasn?t fully conquered the deft brutality of perception.

Now is the time to do so. Glen Johnson is a very good footballer going forward, and he is also, now, a very good defender; one of the most complete full backs in world football.

 

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Forster confident he can be on the plane to Brazil after CV | Mail Online

He should go to the W Cup. Hopefully he is seen in the premiership next season.

 

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BBC News - Roy Hodgson visits Manaus ahead of World Cup

 

[Champagnepapi]

I think this will be a good lineup for England, all they need to do is sort out their formation for the forwards because they got talent.

Fraiser Forster
Glenn Johnson/Kyle Walker
Garry Cahill
Phil Jagielka
Leighton Baines/Ashley Cole
Steven Gerrard
Frank Lampard/Jack Wilshere
Wayne Rooney
Raheem Sterling
Danny Sturridge
Theo Walcott/Townsend/Oxlaide


Assigning midfielders and attackers will be difficult as all been in good form.

 

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England Manager Roy Hodgson was impressed with venue for the Three Lions World Cup opener against Italy in Manaus - England News | The FA

 

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Roy Hodgson might use a psychologist to help prevent more penalty pain | Football News | Sky Sports

 

[Skater]

I read in the paper it might be Forster or Ruddy going to the World Cup, not both. Crazy in my opinion, they should both be going and not Ben bloody Foster.

 

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BBC Sport - World Cup 2014: Roy Hodgson not afraid to leave out big names

I'm guessing Andy Carroll hasn't been picked due his lack of football mainly.

 

[El Loco]

Should get an oscar as well? Lol. Good for him though. EDIT: Or has he found out he has to play alongside Cleverley?