ozone
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The problem that we have is that in order to improve, it is going to be essential to drop our 'experienced' players and give new players a shot rather than using the same players.Gough didn't deserve to be at the WC at all, he was returning pretty awful figures for England when and before he got injured.
I agree with Rich, it's not about focusing on the future, we need to adress these problems our team faces now with an eye to the next game, not in four years time.
Clive Woodward, one of the best coaches in the world, said all he concentrated and planned for during his reign was the next game, there was no "Oh he's a bit young but he'll get experience" sentiments from Clive, he was about winning, winning the next game you play in, winning every game you play in.
That is the attitude that wins world cups and makes your team the best in the world.
Also, I was only giving Gough as the option that England had if they wanted experience. I wasn't saying he should be there but he was the option.