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Post by Brunt's Left Foot on Feb 6, 2014 15:16:12 GMT -5
If the squad were to be picked tomorrow and you were in charge, who would you take to Brazil? I assume we'll be using England but if anybody from outside England wants to participate, they are free to choose their own country or another team if their country is not participating.
Here's my 23-man squad:
Joe Hart (Manchester City)
Jack Butland (Stoke)
Ben Foster (West Brom)
Gary Cahill (Chelsea)
John Terry (Chelsea)
Phil Jagielka (Everton)
Phil Jones (Manchester United)
Ashley Cole (Chelsea)
Leighton Baines (Everton)
Glen Johnson (Liverpool)
Kyle Walker (Tottenham)
Jack Wilshere (Arsenal)
Ross Barkley (Everton)
Steven Gerrard (Liverpool)
Michael Carrick (Manchester United)
Adam Lallana (Southampton)
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal)
James Milner (Manchester City)
Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool)
Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
Rickie Lambert (Southampton)
Jay Rodriguez (Southampton)
Andy Carroll (West Ham)
Obviously Terry is retired but I'd at least try and convince him to come back. Him and Cahill seem like the best option we have. Jones has had an iffy season but he's versatile. Might be controversial to leave Lampard out but I feel the others are more deserving. The Southampton trio have earned their call-up and I think they have a good connection and spirit. Milner isn't flashy but he's pretty solid and a hard worker. Carroll isn't going to bang in the goals but he provides a different dynamic up front and I think he's a really good option to have.
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Post by thespecialone on Feb 6, 2014 16:22:50 GMT -5
Portugal:
Patricio (Sporting)
Beto (Sevilha)
Lopes (Lyon)
João Pereira (Valencia)
Silvio (At. Madrid)
Pepe (Real Madrid)
Ricardo Costa (Valencia)
Bruno Alves (Besiktas)
Neto (Zenit)
Coentrao (Real Madrid)
Antunes (Malaga)
William Carvalho (Sporting)
Veloso (Dinamo Kiev)
Meireles (Fenerbache)
Moutinho (Monaco)
Danny (Zenit)
Amorim (Benfica)
Nani (Man Utd)
Quaresma (Porto)
Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
Varela (Porto)
Nelson Oliveira (Benfica)
Postiga (Valencia)
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Post by Brunt's Left Foot on Feb 6, 2014 16:53:20 GMT -5
Shame Portugal don't have a top striker or else they'd be up there with the rest.
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Post by Jordan on Feb 6, 2014 17:49:29 GMT -5
Wales:
Oh.. wait.
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Post by Hammersmith Hardman on Feb 7, 2014 4:27:49 GMT -5
Shame Portugal don't have a top striker or else they'd be up there with the rest.  |
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Post by Brunt's Left Foot on Feb 7, 2014 5:31:30 GMT -5
Shame Portugal don't have a top striker or else they'd be up there with the rest. |
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Post by Dan on Feb 7, 2014 10:47:57 GMT -5
Joe Hart (Manchester City)
Jack Butland (Stoke)
David Seaman (Retired)
Gary Cahill (Chelsea)
John Terry (Chelsea)
Phil Jagielka (Everton)
Phil Jones (Manchester United)
Ashley Cole (Chelsea)
Leighton Baines (Everton)
Glen Johnson (Liverpool)
Kyle Walker (Tottenham)
Jack Wilshere (Arsenal)
Ross Barkley (Everton)
Frank Lampard (Chelsea)
Steven Gerrard (Liverpool)
Michael Carrick (Manchester United)
Adam Lallana (Southampton)
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal)
Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool)
Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
Rickie Lambert (Southampton)
Adam Johnson (Sunderland)
Andy Carroll (West Ham)
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Post by AV1 on Feb 7, 2014 13:01:49 GMT -5
I think England should consider taking some of the youngsters such as Luke Shaw over Ashley Cole to give him the experience that could benefit England in the future.
Goalkeepers
Joe Hart, Fraser Forster, Ben Foster.
Defenders
Kyle Walker, Nathaniel Clyne/John Flanagan, Phil Jones, Gary Cahill, Chris Smalling,Phil Jagielka, Luke Shaw, Leighton Baines.
Midfielders
Steven Gerrard, Michael Carrick, Adam Lallana, Ross Barkley, Jordan Henderson, Jack Wilshere, Raheem Sterling, Adam Johnson
Strikers
Daniel Sturridge, Wayne Rooney, Rickie Lambert.
The final spot between Oxlade-Chamberlain and Danny Welbeck.
Would line up something like
Hart
Walker, Jones, Cahill, Baines
Henderson Gerrard Carrick Lallana
Rooney Sturridge
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Post by mrassbillygunn on Feb 7, 2014 13:03:38 GMT -5
Northern Ireland
Oh. Sorry.
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Post by thespecialone on Feb 7, 2014 16:10:53 GMT -5
Shame Portugal don't have a top striker or else they'd be up there with the rest. Give this guy a couple of years: |
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Post by Ben - #6 Munchie on Feb 14, 2014 23:30:24 GMT -5
Scotl...
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Post by Himmy! on Feb 15, 2014 6:39:57 GMT -5
Gareth Bale.
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Post by Hammersmith Hardman on Feb 23, 2014 7:34:56 GMT -5
I think England should consider taking some of the youngsters such as Luke Shaw over Ashley Cole to give him the experience that could benefit England in the future. Goalkeepers Joe Hart, Fraser Forster, Vito Mannone. Defenders Kyle Walker, Glen Johnson, Phil Jones, Gary Cahill, Chris Smalling, Phil Jagielka, Luke Shaw, Leighton Baines. Midfielders Steven Gerrard, Michael Carrick, Adam Lallana, Ross Barkley, Jordan Henderson, Jack Wilshere, Frank Lampard, Adam Johnson. Strikers Daniel Sturridge, Wayne Rooney, Rickie Lambert, Danny Welbeck. I like this squad, i'd of called up Glen Johnson, Frank Lampard, Danny Welbeck and Vito Mannone (he's eligible and think England need to take notice of other countries calling up players of different nationalities) though. |
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Post by Brunt's Left Foot on Feb 23, 2014 8:31:02 GMT -5
Mannone's not really any better than what we already have though.
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Post by Hammersmith Hardman on Feb 23, 2014 8:42:38 GMT -5
Mannone's not really any better than what we already have though. No but it's not always about taking the very best players, he's had a very good season and IIRC he holds the best shot to save ratio this season. Won't happen though, I don't think England would even contemplate asking Januzaj. |
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Post by Mike Giggs' Munchies on Feb 23, 2014 8:50:26 GMT -5
Mannone's not really any better than what we already have though. No but it's not always about taking the very best players, he's had a very good season and IIRC he holds the best shot to save ratio this season. Won't happen though, I don't think England would even contemplate asking Januzaj. Everything I've seen has hinted to England asking Januzaj the second he's eligible. |
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Post by Hammersmith Hardman on Feb 23, 2014 8:59:00 GMT -5
No but it's not always about taking the very best players, he's had a very good season and IIRC he holds the best shot to save ratio this season. Won't happen though, I don't think England would even contemplate asking Januzaj. Everything I've seen has hinted to England asking Januzaj the second he's eligible. Didn't realise you knew Roy. |
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Post by Mike Giggs' Munchies on Feb 23, 2014 9:32:52 GMT -5
Everything I've seen has hinted to England asking Januzaj the second he's eligible. Didn't realise you knew Roy. I said hinted, didn't say that Roy said he'd definitely call him -_- |
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Post by Hammersmith Hardman on Feb 23, 2014 9:42:54 GMT -5
Didn't realise you knew Roy. I said hinted, didn't say that Roy said he'd definitely call him -_- k, even so he seems committed to wanting to play for Albania. I'd of thought he'd of been buzzing to play for Belgium but doesn't want to so can't see him playing for England either. ...besides he'll be off to Spain in a couple of years YUP |
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Post by Mike Giggs' Munchies on Feb 23, 2014 9:46:53 GMT -5
Heard rumours he'll play in Kosovo's friendly then wait for England. Think they'd pick him if he asked to be considered.
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