observer Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Should sentiment play a part in the selection of players for the England footy team?! :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kennedy Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 I thought about this when I saw the story on the news, and in his case yes...because he is still a good player...very good player, albeit coming to the end of his career. Conditional of course on him not bringing the missus with him. ....and no Knighthoods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 I thought that it had over the last 20 years. Most of the England managers have been reluctant/afraid to drop any big name players for fear of the verbals from the Press and spectators. At this level, creating a team for his tenure will be Capello's aim, NOT how many caps someone has. IF Beckham hadn't got sent off for his act of petulence, he would have got his 100 anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 I would like Beckham to get his 100th cap but only if he achieves the necessary levels of fitness. There has been too much sentiment applied to team selection in the past, Beckham himself was one of the beneficiaries of Sven's misplaced loyalty when not fit, so it is a good start for the Capello regime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Good to see young players being a chance. Using the friendlies in this manner is what they were designed for, not using two different teams in one match like Sven and not trying to salvage a draw with a strong side like Maclaren. We have seen this stamping of authority and new regime clear out of England regulars under Maclaren, but some how I think Capello has more substance than him and will continue to manage in a similar vein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Perusing the squad leaves me with a distinct worry about the strike force, this is not a criticism of capello just a comment on the shortage of class English stikers. Rooney is the best of the bunch but while putting in good performances does not exactly score a lot. Owen is a spent force;Heskey despite having the build has never been good enough, Crouch is bread and butter to international defenders and whilst Agbonlahor is promising, promises don't win any trophies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 'Agbonlahor ' now that's a good olde English name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 I would agree with you about the quality up front eagle, definately lacking in that department. However, I think Crouch poses more of a threat than you give him credit for. Defenders can't deal with his height and his international record of 12 goals in 19 games is impressive. In fact he's scored the same amount as Rooney in fewer games. I think this aspect will be a test of Capello as he will have to come up with other technical ways of making us an attacking threat I.E. set plays, counter attack etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Seems David will get his cap now, won't be captain though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 ........and your point is? :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Originally posted by James P: I would agree with you about the quality up front eagle, definately lacking in that department. However, I think Crouch poses more of a threat than you give him credit for. Defenders can't deal with his height and his international record of 12 goals in 19 games is impressive. In fact he's scored the same amount as Rooney in fewer games. I think this aspect will be a test of Capello as he will have to come up with other technical ways of making us an attacking threat I.E. set plays, counter attack etc. Seems that Rafa doesn't agree with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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