The England Thread

[Barney Rubble]

ok i wasn't too clear, another right-wing mid-field player behind Beckham.

Gerrard.

[sledger]

yeah gotta be gerrard, no question.

[marc71178]

Carrick starting in the holding role tonight - thank god that the King experiment seems ot have been ditched.

[sledger]

well in fairness that king experiment was only brought about originally as carrick was injured the last time lamard or gerrard were absent....just persisted with for some reason...

shame about wayne bridge tonight, looked like he was doing rather well till forced off, although his defending leading up to the goal was a bit suspect..

[James]

Couldn't help but laugh at this:

60 mins - This is England's final friendly before Eriksson has to name his squad for the World Cup. What lessons would he have learnt? 1. Bent shouldn't go to Germany. Unless it's for a short city break. I hear Berlin is a very interesting city.

and this:

61 mins: Lesson Number 2: England would be rubbish without Rooney.

[aussie]

Gerrard.

bmp, no no look at this pic this is how the best england team currently may line-up you, Beckham is out their on the wing on the right while Gerrard plays just inside him. So lets say Beckham gets injured wouldn't SWP be his best replacement?

[Scaly piscine]

Couldn't help but laugh at this:

60 mins - This is England's final friendly before Eriksson has to name his squad for the World Cup. What lessons would he have learnt? 1. Bent shouldn't go to Germany. Unless it's for a short city break. I hear Berlin is a very interesting city.

and this:

61 mins: Lesson Number 2: England would be rubbish without Rooney.

More like Euro 2004, Portugal 0-1 England, 30 minutes: Sven's 'Plan B' kicks in - 11 England players stand around in and around England's penalty area for the rest of the duration.

Conclusion: England are rubbish without Rooney

[sledger]

bmp, no no look at this pic this is how the best england team currently may line-up you, Beckham is out their on the wing on the right while Gerrard plays just inside him. So lets say Beckham gets injured wouldn't SWP be his best replacement?

no gerrard wide right, and carrick in midfield, swp has done nothing to justify any inclusion, whereas gerrard has been in good form playing for liverpool on the right wing and carrick similarly in the centre for spurs.

[superkingdave]

no gerrard wide right, and carrick in midfield, swp has done nothing to justify any inclusion, whereas gerrard has been in good form playing for liverpool on the right wing and carrick similarly in the centre for spurs.

concur

[James]

If anyone wants a good laugh, you simply have to read through the text commentary on Soccernet for the game

[aussie]

no gerrard wide right, and carrick in midfield, swp has done nothing to justify any inclusion, whereas gerrard has been in good form playing for liverpool on the right wing and carrick similarly in the centre for spurs.

fair enough.

[marc71178]

60 mins - This is England's final friendly before Eriksson has to name his squad for the World Cup. What lessons would he have learnt? 1. Bent shouldn't go to Germany. Unless it's for a short city break. I hear Berlin is a very interesting city.

Where did that come from?

Bent did all he could IMO.

[marc71178]

So lets say Beckham gets injured wouldn't SWP be his best replacement?

No, he wouldn't.

Gerrard would be 2nd best.

Pennant would also be a better option IMO.

[aussie]

Pennant?, what club does he play at...

[steds]

Birmingham