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As I said I don't know a whole bunch about fitbae but form watching and taking a interest in the game this evening I honestly thought Heskey played well but he is not a 90 minute player. Too old you could see near the end he was tired and I think that's why Crouch came on.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dogfather
I would play Rooney up front on his own with gerrard just off him.
Heskeys only 32 but aggree on one thing gerrard off rooney up front. I watched Liverpool play this with torres and it worked well.
Nah, Gerrard is more effective as an attacking midfielder despite what Rafa thought.
However its not possible to accommodate that role in the current England setup so Lampard and Gerrard alternate. I'd drop Lampard for Barry though.
only 32 is 32 not old for international football. Watching BBC the now and they agree with me Gerrard just behind Rooney leaving Lampard in the midfield.Quote:
Originally Posted by GCA3N
Like i said I agree with your gerrard role, but 32 I would suggest is not ancient in the world of football nowadays.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scottie
It's not that old in football these days, but that really depends on a players history - injury history, how they eat, train etc. Some players have no legs at 32 - Henry would be one. The skill is still there, but he can't last a full 90 and his pace isn't quite there. That's not to say he isn't still exceptional, just not the player he was.Quote:
Originally Posted by GCA3N
I thought England looked ok going forward, but poor width and a bit sketchy at the back. Lennon had no end product, seemed scared to take people on, every time he cut back in and passed to Stevie G.
Sometimes I can't understand how Scottish 'keepers have a poor reputation in general down south, yet we continuously see errors from england 'keepers. What england would give for Craigie Gordon...
In saying that, I hate how the english media always has to have a scapegoat - whether it's Beckham, Rooney, the ref or the goalie. Yes, it was an error. But england could have scored 3 in the second half. I would be looking at the strikers personally, and the chances they missed. America's defence was poor, and should have been ripped apart. England played well, but for some reason just couldn't score.
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Originally Posted by Mon the fish
Agree there Heskey missed a sitter which cost England a goal but nothing is said, unfortunately Keepers don't have the luxury of being allowed to make mistakes, as they tend to end up with a goal.
Well I watched the England game and German and enjoyed them. Something in me gets excited about there games although I can’t say I’m supporting them. I think it just might be to see the disappointment on those TV commentators faces. :smilewinkgrin:
Seen a few games of the WC 2010 and so far I think the overall quality has been quite poor, apart from the usual suspects especially GERMANY:yes nod:...
England should have won but didn't and may live to regret it:hand:...