England National football team thread

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An upgrade over Welbeck for the moment really.

Sort of yea, but in a way i don't think Welbeck & Carroll would be challenging for the same spot.

When all fit i reckon Hodgson based on the last two serious games vs Brazil & Montenegro has settled on a 4-2-3-1 formation, where Rooney will start up top, Walcott wide right & Welbeck versatility placing him on the left.

That would leave space in the squad for 2 more strikers. Defore/Sturridge are similar in the box strikers, i would only pick one even if both are on form for their clubs. Last place would then go to Carroll since of the different style he brings.

While England continue frustratingly to try to be better @ passing the ball in mid-field, they are times in games in the future when that tactic fails, England may have to play like West Ham at the international level as a 2nd option. This is where Carroll will be very handy. England have enough good wingers who will cross the ball into him effectively too in such a scenario.

 

[Bevab]

He isn't that bad with the ball at his feet to make him an option with his aerial threat alone.

 

[Epic]

Carroll - England's answer to Ibrahimovic.

 

[Auwais]

Half-decent option off the bench but shouldn't be starting.

 

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Steven Gerrard set to miss England game with Brazil - EXCLUSIVE | Mail Online

 

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England need Manchester United reserves in League One, claims Brentford's German boss Rosler | Mail Online

Interesting suggestion here.

 

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Well, well well, what do we have here!

Confident John Terry open to England return - ESPN FC

John Terry wants to play for England at World Cup | Mail Online

John Terry to end England exile in bid for Brazil World Cup swansong | Football | The Guardian

John Terry about-turn on seven-month international exile threatens chaos for England - Telegraph

 

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Lets hope JT is having a wind up

Chelsea and England have moved on without him now.

 

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Despite Dawson being in excellent form & the obvious talent guys like Jones, Richards, Smalling, Caulkner & Cahill have, lack of first team premier league football for all of them except Dawson is still hampering their progression.

So maybe although i think on form right that Ferdinand/Dawson would be the best pairing for England for the summer friendlies & world cup qualifier - the Ferdinand/Terry combo again would bring a lot of security to the backline.

Everyone knows the story of Sherrigham & Andy Cole never talking yet working in the best interest of the team in that successful United team.

Therefore really if Hodgson wants Rio/Terry to play together now, he is going to have show is man management skills. But one thing is for sure - Ferdinand has to got to play

 

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England manager Roy Hodgson considers Miami as possible base prior to World Cup 2014 in Brazil - Telegraph

 

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Gabby Agbonlahor flying ? but not expecting England call | The Sun |Sport|Football

Agbonlahor certainly has looked like he could make it at international level or even at a bigger club than Villa. But he keeps getting injured when he hits form.

 

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David Bernstein: John Terry must clarify position on England retirement | Football | The Guardian

 

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BBC Sport - Wayne Rooney or Frank Lampard to captain England

Why on earth does Lennon never get a look?! And what about Dawson?

And Welbeck??

 

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BBC Sport - Wayne Rooney or Frank Lampard to captain England

Why on earth does Lennon never get a look?! And what about Dawson?

And Welbeck??

Welbeck has done very well every time he's put on an England shirt.