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Originally posted by PalynkaWay better than who they have played thus far. I would only add that sitting Rooney for start of game and insert him after a goal is scored to add spark and more goals. Otherwise they're toast! Heskey is terrible, but might play better if inserted at later stage of a match as well. Leave Crouch on bench unless absolutely needed. He's no good. Most definitely not a starter but neither is Heskey. Inserting Cole might change complexion and add better ball possession and passing. England possessed the ball 47% of th game and passed poorly against Algeria. If that does not change no way they beat Slovenia. Another change would be to sit lockeroom cancer Terry, nasty on the pitch as in real life. He's a red card waiting to happen. Reality is something needs to be done to shake this team out of the doldrums. Capello also needs to instruct players to stop whining about the boo birds. Bird on top of Algerian net emblematic of failure to provide any offense. Can't even scare a bird away? How are they going to score?
It's been said a million times but the midfield of Barry, Lampard and Gerrard completely failed to get a grip on the game. Three central midfielders and in no way did they dominate the midfield like they should with such a tactical choice. If Capello wants to include Barry then he can't play with Lampard and Gerrard at the same time.
I have to say, the b what so if an adapted Lennon or SWP is not working then he might be given a go.
Thoughts?
-Removed-I like Lampard a lot, actually. I just think he doesn't fit the midfield triangle. Maybe if England are losing then switch the midfield triangle to a more attacking minded one.
Still, I also have the feeling that when he and Gerrard are both playing there's too much deference between them. They should focus more on playing their game and not simply worry if they're stepping on each other's toes. They often look to pass to each other and there's less sharpness going forward because of it.