Originally posted by ElleEffSeeeApparently he went to watch him at Arsenal's training ground.
So it turns out Erikson has never actually seen Theo Walcott play. It seems to me that the job of an england manager is to go to a few games now and then just to put his face on show, then pick up a paper, read who's good and just pick them. Tell the players to play as they normally do for their club and sit back and say 'meh' when things go wrong. Collect 3 million quids a year.
Bastard ðŸ˜
I think Bent has to go to the World Cup or surely even Defoe over Walcott.
It doesn't make sense.
Then again, England did the same thing to Kevin Phillips when he was top scorer.
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Originally posted by ASROMABent has had chances and looked short of international class. Defoe has not been playing well for Tottenham and has also fallen short in England friendlies/qualifiers.
I think Bent has to go to the World Cup or surely even Defoe over Walcott.
It doesn't make sense.
I think Sven has decided that a "Bent and Defoe" England might be a last-eight England, but no more. A "Walcott and Lennon" England might crash out in the group stage - or just might win it. And anyhow, they are only squad players. If they get on, it will be at the end of games when pace (which they both have in bucketloads) can be crucial.
Thank God Sven's finally taking a few risks.
Originally posted by asromacalcioI was in Greece in 2004 when they won it, and the locals seemed to think that in the run up to the Euro, a tremendous team spirit was forged by the coach and that's what led them to the trophy.
If Greece can win Euro 2004, we should not give up hope. Sometimes you don't need to be the best to win.
Sven hardly did himself any favours there.
Are you supporting England or Italy by the way?
Originally posted by dottewellFair comment.
Bent has had chances and looked short of international class. Defoe has not been playing well for Tottenham and has also fallen short in England friendlies/qualifiers.
I think Sven has decided that a "Bent and Defoe" England might be a last-eight England, but no more. A "Walcott and Lennon" England might crash out in the group stage - or just might win ...[text shortened]... y both have in bucketloads) can be crucial.
Thank God Sven's finally taking a few risks.
wes brown should be going sol campbell is past it....Hes just picking his safe players ones hes always picked....beckham is past it lampard or terry should be england captain..owen shouldnt be going darren bent looks a good bet for me....
walcott is going because hes fast lol i bet players that have been trying their best all season like bent are gutted.....
fowlers back on form since hes gone back to liverpool.
surprised sven didnt try and get shearer out of retirement lol....
BYE BYE SVEN YOUR A JOKE.
Originally posted by smiffyI think the point is that with all the cover we have, Campbell won't play, so it makes sense that the last few players are regular, established faces, who Sven sees as people who help the team morale. Beckham is playing well for Real Madrid, and is still the best crosser of the ball England have, despite what people think, he should be there, and is. Darren Bent just can't hack it at top-class level, and Defoe looks pretty ordinary to me. I much prefer Ashton.
wes brown should be going sol campbell is past it....Hes just picking his safe players ones hes always picked....beckham is past it lampard or terry should be england captain..owen shouldnt be going darren bent looks a good bet for me....
walcott is going because hes fast lol i bet players that have been trying their best all season like bent are gutted..... ...[text shortened]... .
surprised sven didnt try and get shearer out of retirement lol....
BYE BYE SVEN YOUR A JOKE.
Most other views I have are in the last post on page 1, no point me posting it again.
