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Brazil v England, 2nd June, 2013.
Miserableoldgit
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Anyone fancy playing for England ?
Get yourself over to Brazil.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/england-football-team-theo-walcott-1925015
Theo Walcott could get his dream chance of playing as England’s centre-forward because of an injury crisis.
With Jermain Defoe nursing an Achilles injury and Danny Welbeck a major doubt for Sunday's friendly here against Brazil with a knee problem, Walcott trained in the No9 role on Friday.
Daniel Sturridge damaged ankle ligaments against Ireland on Wednesday and has not travelled to South America, while Wayne Rooney could end up playing wide or as a support striker.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could miss out on the weekend's glamour clash with a calf injury, while Andy Carroll pulled out of the original squad before the Ireland game.
It all leaves England boss Roy Hodgson facing the humiliating prospect of not even being able to fill the subs' bench on Sunday - he potentially has only 14 fit outfield players.
Hodgson is weighing up using a 4-3-3 or 4-4-2 against Brazil in a match marking the opening of the refurbished Maracana Stadium.
If he goes with the latter, we could see Leighton Baines filling in as an emergency left-winger.
It does not bode well for England or Hodgson but, with a year to go until the World Cup finals begin here, Walcott - who scored 21 goals for Arsenal in the season just ended - is determined to grasp his chance.
Walcott said: “It will be fantastic. I said I wanted to play up front.
“People say I have played up front, but I have had limited opportunities this year I have played on the wing and got most of my goals from there.
“Playing for England in any position is a dream.
“The manager picks the team and whoever plays will go out and do a job and hope to win. I have had a go in training, so we will see.
“I think I am the top English scorer in the Premier League, my confidence is good and that was from playing on the wing. I will play anywhere for club and country and the goal-scoring side of things have got much better.”
Hodgson will give Welbeck a late test, but hinted the Manchester United youngster is struggling to even make the bench.
He has also admitted Defoe will struggle to complete the 90 minutes, so is likely to be a substitute.
PROBABLE TEAMS
Brazil Cesar; Alves, Silva, Luiz, Marcelo; Paulinho, Hernanes; Neymar, Oscar, Hulk; Damiao.
England Hart; Johnson, Jagielka, Lescott, Cole; Jones, Lampard, Carrick; Milner, Rooney, Walcott.
Get yourself over to Brazil.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/england-football-team-theo-walcott-1925015
Theo Walcott could get his dream chance of playing as England’s centre-forward because of an injury crisis.
With Jermain Defoe nursing an Achilles injury and Danny Welbeck a major doubt for Sunday's friendly here against Brazil with a knee problem, Walcott trained in the No9 role on Friday.
Daniel Sturridge damaged ankle ligaments against Ireland on Wednesday and has not travelled to South America, while Wayne Rooney could end up playing wide or as a support striker.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could miss out on the weekend's glamour clash with a calf injury, while Andy Carroll pulled out of the original squad before the Ireland game.
It all leaves England boss Roy Hodgson facing the humiliating prospect of not even being able to fill the subs' bench on Sunday - he potentially has only 14 fit outfield players.
Hodgson is weighing up using a 4-3-3 or 4-4-2 against Brazil in a match marking the opening of the refurbished Maracana Stadium.
If he goes with the latter, we could see Leighton Baines filling in as an emergency left-winger.
It does not bode well for England or Hodgson but, with a year to go until the World Cup finals begin here, Walcott - who scored 21 goals for Arsenal in the season just ended - is determined to grasp his chance.
Walcott said: “It will be fantastic. I said I wanted to play up front.
“People say I have played up front, but I have had limited opportunities this year I have played on the wing and got most of my goals from there.
“Playing for England in any position is a dream.
“The manager picks the team and whoever plays will go out and do a job and hope to win. I have had a go in training, so we will see.
“I think I am the top English scorer in the Premier League, my confidence is good and that was from playing on the wing. I will play anywhere for club and country and the goal-scoring side of things have got much better.”
Hodgson will give Welbeck a late test, but hinted the Manchester United youngster is struggling to even make the bench.
He has also admitted Defoe will struggle to complete the 90 minutes, so is likely to be a substitute.
PROBABLE TEAMS
Brazil Cesar; Alves, Silva, Luiz, Marcelo; Paulinho, Hernanes; Neymar, Oscar, Hulk; Damiao.
England Hart; Johnson, Jagielka, Lescott, Cole; Jones, Lampard, Carrick; Milner, Rooney, Walcott.
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Why is it "humiliating" not being able to fill the subs bench because of injuries? Some journalists are really bloody stupid.0
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It's crazy that a national team can't fill the bench for a friendly really, even if you just took proper fringe players like Scott Sinclair, Paul Lambert, Tom Huddlestone etc.
I suppose everyone turned around and said no, that's pretty embarrassing for the national team, unless no one was asked in the end.0 -
Think he might be a bit old... and Scottish. :-)sam3110 said:It's crazy that a national team can't fill the bench for a friendly really, even if you just took proper fringe players like Scott Sinclair, Paul Lambert, Tom Huddlestone etc.
I suppose everyone turned around and said no, that's pretty embarrassing for the national team, unless no one was asked in the end.0 -
Such a negative attitude, Callumcafc - PAUL LAMBERT FOR ENGLAND!Callumcafc said:
Think he might be a bit old... and Scottish. :-)sam3110 said:It's crazy that a national team can't fill the bench for a friendly really, even if you just took proper fringe players like Scott Sinclair, Paul Lambert, Tom Huddlestone etc.
I suppose everyone turned around and said no, that's pretty embarrassing for the national team, unless no one was asked in the end.0 -
The squad was picked for two games. Those not picked will be scattered around the globe enjoying their holidays Sam, so it's not just a question of drafting in a few fringe players from their club training grounds.sam3110 said:It's crazy that a national team can't fill the bench for a friendly really, even if you just took proper fringe players like Scott Sinclair, Paul Lambert, Tom Huddlestone etc.
I suppose everyone turned around and said no, that's pretty embarrassing for the national team, unless no one was asked in the end.0 -
Gutted for Darren Bent that he is not even in the picture here. Travesty.0
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Darren needed that elusive move to one of the big boys for his international career to lift off. His time at Spurs was a disaster and for whatever reason Harry didn't like him. I genuinely believe that if one of the big boys had taken him on he would have fifty caps by now.meldrew66 said:Gutted for Darren Bent that he is not even in the picture here. Travesty.
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Oops meant Ricky haha.
I know Algarve, I'm just surprised the pool of players wasn't bigger, or a few people could have been put on standby at least, I mean it should still be an honour to represent your country against one of the most famous national teams in the world, even if you have to associate yourself with muppets like Cole and Rooney0 -
Brazil won't know what's hit them when our dynamic, pacy, creative midfield trio of Jones, Carrick and Milner step out onto that pitch.0
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As seen at Wembley, Brazil are no world beaters.0
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Been down the pub, had a few bob on England, remember being down the coast last time out, John Barnes, none of us bothered watching, lambs to the slaughter0
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on paper Brazil's team looks very good.0
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Let's hope that the roof doesn't fall in on England .. in more ways than one0
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England team to face Brazil: Hart, Johnson, Cahill, Jagielka, Baines, Jones, Carrick, Walcott, Lampard, Milner, Rooney.
Rooney up front again...terrific.0 -
Walcott and Milner wide, Jones and Carrick anchoring. Obviously not full strength but looks okay to me...0
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Meaningless fixture, but should be enjoyable to watch. Looking forward to seeing how Brazil measure-up. They are under tremendous pressure from the whole of Brazil, who expect the Selecao to win the World Cup on home turf.
England need to improve their decision-making on the ball. It was poor against Ireland when a number of individuals specialised on taking the wrong option on nearly every occasion.
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How many times are we going to see the 'Bobby Moore' tackle and the John Barnes goal in the build up?0
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don't forget the Banks save from PeléRed_in_SE8 said:How many times are we going to see the 'Bobby Moore' tackle and the John Barnes goal in the build up?
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They should just keep showing Linekar's chipped peno over and over again.0
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I prefer Seaman's from Ronaldinho. Oh wait...Lincsaddick said:
don't forget the Banks save from PeléRed_in_SE8 said:How many times are we going to see the 'Bobby Moore' tackle and the John Barnes goal in the build up?
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He has had plenty of chances at a series of Premiership clubs and for England. He simply is not as good as a lot of Rosé-tinted-spectacle wearing Charlton fans want to believe.ShootersHillGuru said:
Darren needed that elusive move to one of the big boys for his international career to lift off. His time at Spurs was a disaster and for whatever reason Harry didn't like him. I genuinely believe that if one of the big boys had taken him on he would have fifty caps by now.meldrew66 said:Gutted for Darren Bent that he is not even in the picture here. Travesty.
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good lord .. you don't get many of these to the kilo !!!!Absurdistan said:0 -
What no Solly?!!?!? Ridiculous ; )SELR_addicks said:England team to face Brazil: Hart, Johnson, Cahill, Jagielka, Baines, Jones, Carrick, Walcott, Lampard, Milner, Rooney.
Rooney up front again...terrific.0 -
It is a meaningless friendly but not a pointless one.
Most of this squad will be out there next year (if we qualify) so get a taste of the country and the heat/humidity.0 -
Watching the build up and thinking, managing England these days is like managing Stoke in the Premier League.
The England team can run around a bit and will occasionally upset a big team, but they're never going to win any silverware.0 -
ITV up to their usual tricks again!0
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Come'on England 3-00
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Alex McCarthy on the bench for England? He's the guy who played for Yeovil in that 1-1 in the rain.0
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come on England !!0
