England need a ball winner- Carrick not up to it, Barry serious doubt. No one to break up play. Dare I say England need a Semedo. Ledley King is class- 100 times better than Upson who has previously started games for England Glen Jonhson remains suspect at the back and would worry me v a top class player like Silva or Messi Even though I think Capello will start with Heskey/Rooney with Gerrard on left. I would like to see Rooney with Gerrard in his Liverpool role just behind and Milner on the left. Adam Johnson is worth a longer look v Japan The pitch is just as bad as people are making out.
[cite]Posted By: cafcdan18[/cite]Observations from Wembley last night:
England need a ball winner- Carrick not up to it, Barry serious doubt. No one to break up play. Dare I say England need a Semedo.
Ledley King is class- 100 times better than Upson who has previously started games for England
Glen Jonhson remains suspect at the back and would worry me v a top class player like Silva or Messi
Even though I think Capello will start with Heskey/Rooney with Gerrard on left. I would like to see Rooney with Gerrard in his Liverpool role just behind and Milner on the left.
Adam Johnson is worth a longer look v Japan
The pitch is just as bad as people are making out.
Despite his goal, I actually thought King had quite a poor game defensively. Otherwise I mostly agree with your judgements
[cite aria-level=0 aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0]Posted By: cafcdan18[/cite]Observations from Wembley last night:
England need a ball winner- Carrick not up to it, Barry serious doubt. No one to break up play. Dare I say England need a Semedo.
Ledley King is class- 100 times better than Upson who has previously started games for England
Glen Jonhson remains suspect at the back and would worry me v a top class player like Silva or Messi
Even though I think Capello will start with Heskey/Rooney with Gerrard on left. I would like to see Rooney with Gerrard in his Liverpool role just behind and Milner on the left.
Adam Johnson is worth a longer look v Japan
The pitch is just as bad as people are making out.
Despite his goal, I actually thought King had quite a poor game defensively. Otherwise I mostly agree with your judgements
Completely agree, King was very poor defensively which is his first priority. I wouldn't have him in the team for his goals we have plenty of others who can score. He was not good enough at the back, just look at their goal and a few other chances they had and you'll see King getting it so wrong
[cite]Posted By: MrOneLung[/cite]King was pants - would rather Dawson out of the 2 Spurs defenders.
Still blame King for losing against France in the Euros.
I think King just had an off night, he's been brilliant for Spurs this season and probably the premier leagues stand out defender over the past couple of months.
Carrick very poor, king and Johnson only saved from criticism by the fact they scored, defensively we were very poor, including Ferdinand, hopefully terry and Ashley Cole returning will make us stronger at the back. But if you are looking for a holding midfielder, to break up opposition play and attacks, why wasn't Parker played? I can only asime he wanted to try and improve carricks confidence after a poor first half. I like walcott, final ball may be lacking but he scares oppo defences and creates space for others. I like crouch, he has scored 17 goals in his 18 starts, granted last nights should not have stood. Rooney was playing within himself but you know he will be roaring in SA. Was an ok game against a decent side. But I am more worried about right back than any position. Baines was equally as bad defensively as Johnson but Cole should step in there.
But overall Parker should get a shot, shame bent was injured but he is better as a lone striker and if we ever did that it would be Rooney.
[cite]Posted By: Solidgone[/cite]Its ironic that Engerland put forward a crap performance yet score 3 goals
Agree with this. Mexico were all over us at times last night but we still beat them comfortably. How many times have we seen in tournament football a poor team get a long way in the competition - Germany and Italy are masters at this whereas other more entertaining teams like Holland usually end up getting the plane home with us.
[cite]Posted By: Sussex_Addick[/cite]Whatever you say about this England team, we keep on winning, and that really does make a difference. We played quite well against Egypt and poorly against Mexico, but won both comfortably.
My big worry is we really seemed to miss Barry. Carrick isn't up to playing the holding role and as such I think Parker is probably the only viable option. I'd like to see him given a go in the next friendly.
I would play King as the holding midfielder if Barry misses out.
I think you are all reading too much into it , how anyone can be judged on that ga,e or the next one when 6 subs are going to be used is ridiculous if we are trying them out we should stick to 3 subs and play those taht are on the fringe.
Cant wait for worldcup we are going to have a great time but fail heroically
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England need a ball winner- Carrick not up to it, Barry serious doubt. No one to break up play. Dare I say England need a Semedo.
Ledley King is class- 100 times better than Upson who has previously started games for England
Glen Jonhson remains suspect at the back and would worry me v a top class player like Silva or Messi
Even though I think Capello will start with Heskey/Rooney with Gerrard on left. I would like to see Rooney with Gerrard in his Liverpool role just behind and Milner on the left.
Adam Johnson is worth a longer look v Japan
The pitch is just as bad as people are making out.
Despite his goal, I actually thought King had quite a poor game defensively. Otherwise I mostly agree with your judgements
Completely agree, King was very poor defensively which is his first priority. I wouldn't have him in the team for his goals we have plenty of others who can score. He was not good enough at the back, just look at their goal and a few other chances they had and you'll see King getting it so wrong
Still blame King for losing against France in the Euros.
I think King just had an off night, he's been brilliant for Spurs this season and probably the premier leagues stand out defender over the past couple of months.
But overall Parker should get a shot, shame bent was injured but he is better as a lone striker and if we ever did that it would be Rooney.
Agree with this. Mexico were all over us at times last night but we still beat them comfortably. How many times have we seen in tournament football a poor team get a long way in the competition - Germany and Italy are masters at this whereas other more entertaining teams like Holland usually end up getting the plane home with us.
I would play King as the holding midfielder if Barry misses out.
Cant wait for worldcup we are going to have a great time but fail heroically