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Re: Final Observations of England Friendly Against Czech Republic (2-2)

Michael — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:56:29 -0000

Nothing personal, I just don't think he should be the captain (as I've said many times before), and I think he's losing it as a commanding center back.

Re: Final Observations of England Friendly Against Czech Republic (2-2)

alex — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:45:18 -0000

how can you still have beckahm in there?

And richards instead of Terry??
You must really have some personal vendetta against the England CAPTAIN.

Re: Final Observations of England Friendly Against Czech Republic (2-2)

Michael — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:33:30 -0000

Here's my preferred lineup:

James

Johnson
Ferdinand
Richards
Cole

Beckham
Barry
Gerrard
Young

Agbonlahor
Crouch

Re: Final Observations of England Friendly Against Czech Republic (2-2)

United4life — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:50:49 -0000

england needs speed in their team. plain and simple, beckham and heskey ain't going to cut it anymore for them to compete. all the great teams have speed all around the field.

abgonlahor---rooney
young---barry---gerrard---bentley
cole---terry---ferdinand---richards
gk

Re: Final Observations of England Friendly Against Czech Republic (2-2)

Karthik Balasubramanian — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:28:24 -0000

Well.. as long as we are just speculating.. I think England should learn to keep the ball a lot more and attack.. I dont think this has been tried before.. but its worth a shot..
James

Warnock Ferdinand Terry Cole

Bentley Gerrard Barry Lampard Cole

Rooney/Agbonlahor
Bench
Heskey, Defoe, Noble, Young(Ashley), Woodgate, Downing, Hart

The pace of Bentley and Cole can be used to complement Agbonlahor's own pace with Gerrard, Lampard and Barry together minding the middle and throwing in attacks and getting those long range volley shots

Re: Final Observations of England Friendly Against Czech Republic (2-2)

JLay — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:40:27 -0000

James has always been somewhat erratic, but usually makes up for his questionable decision making with great reflexes and athleticism.

The guy manages to give up some of the softest goals you've ever seen, then turns around and makes incredible saves that no other keeper could've touched.

You have to admit, he's exciting to watch!

Re: Final Observations of England Friendly Against Czech Republic (2-2)

Chris — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:36:29 -0000

I think Gerrard was playing a similar position against the US, out left drifting into the middle (Lampard and Hargreaves were paired in the center). He's played out left for Liverpool before too.

I'd rather see Capello go with Joe Hart in goal.

Re: Final Observations of England Friendly Against Czech Republic (2-2)

Michael — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:25:26 -0000

Jackie/Alex,

He is England's best goalkeeper right now, and as you pointed out, I said there was nothing he could do about that free kick. Still, he looked shaky at times today -- he came all the way out on that play where England's defense thought offside should've been called and was beaten, he fumbled a save and barely picked it up again in the second half. I'm not saying he should be replaced or anything like that, I'm just saying he didn't exactly light it up out there today.

Fair point about Gerrard, he did whiff and slip a couple times today, but I thought he played pretty well given that he's never even played left wing before.

Re: Final Observations of England Friendly Against Czech Republic (2-2)

Jackie Wilshere(formerly Alex — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:16:18 -0000

and i dont think you should have mentioned david james, there was nothing he could really do and you admit that, and he's england's best keeper right now.

Re: Final Observations of England Friendly Against Czech Republic (2-2)

Jackie Wilshere — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:13:13 -0000

another point- your admiration for gerrard is completely clouding your vision- gerrard might be good for liverpool but he's not good for england-he slips, misses the ball, or loses a great scoring chance every game.

watch this video on youtube about gerrard against estonia -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYHggzKlAi4&...

Re: Final Observations of England Friendly Against Czech Republic (2-2)

Jackie Wilshere — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:39:03 -0000

I think putting a striker on the wing would work. I hate to admit it, but I think Wayne Rooney would fit that position. He has pace, he can pass, and he can get around defenders. But, the ultimate solution to the left wing problem is Theo Walcott, eventually. By the time the world cup comes around, Walcott just might be the starter on one of the wings, or even at center forward.