England 23 Man Squad

[TrippyLondoner]

To be fair, the mind does crazy shit and I can't imagine it was a simple case of him missing Britain's Got Talent. It's a real shame but if he doesn't feel up to it and his football would suffer because of it then there's not a great deal you can do.

He can't expect much of an international career in future, then.

 

[Lord Camomile]

He can't expect much of an international career in future, then.

Looking at the quotes I think that's something he's well aware of

'Everyone wants to be a part of England, to come away and play, but I have always found it really hard, even when I was teenager, being away from home,' said the Kirkby-born 25-year-old.

'I have always struggled with it, that's quite tough, but the more time you spend around the lads, the more you begin to feel part of everything.

'They are all good lads, everyone is friendly and gets on with each other. There's no case of feeling out the picture.'

'It takes time to settle in fully but the lads make it easier for you. There is a good spirit and that is a real help.'

Baines admitted only his second full England cap - the first coming against Egypt in March - was something of a trial.

'Did I enjoy the evening? Not really, no. It was hard work but we won,' he added. 'It would be a dream come true to make the 23. The majority of places for the other lads are probably cemented but it's far from the case for me and a few others.

'We are still fighting, trying to get there, but I'd have liked to have done better against Mexico.'

 

[TrippyLondoner]

Interesting quotes, doesn't exactly fill you with confidence though. No doubt this is why Capello left him out.

 

[strung out]

it affects all kinds of sportsman too. see marcus trescothick, or for a slightly different situation, dennis bergkamp who didn't play european away games due to his fear of flying.

 

[Lord Camomile]

dennis bergkamp who didn't play european away games due to his fear of flying.

I thought of that, but he often drove didn't he? Unfortunately in Baines' case there isn't such an option, but you do hope he finds a way to cope

In the meantime, BRING ON THE YANKS

 

[TrippyLondoner]

I thought of that, but he often drove didn't he? Unfortunately in Baines' case there isn't such an option, but you do hope he finds a way to cope

In the meantime, BRING ON THE YANKS

USA looked quite dangerous in their friendlies, don't think we'll walk all over them by any means.

 

[Lord Camomile]

Haven't seen them in the friendlies but I'm not expecting an easy ride either. 1-1?

 

[TrippyLondoner]

Haven't seen them in the friendlies but I'm not expecting an easy ride either. 1-1?

They beat turkey 2-1 after going 1-0 down, looked good v the czechs too despite losing 4-2 in the end.

It could easily be a 1-1 draw v them. Dempsey's one to watch out for.

 

[strung out]

I thought of that, but he often drove didn't he?

sometimes, but when he drove it usually meant that he missed games either side of the tie

 

[aylee]

USA looked quite dangerous in their friendlies, don't think we'll walk all over them by any means.

Haven't seen them in the friendlies but I'm not expecting an easy ride either. 1-1?

They beat turkey 2-1 after going 1-0 down, looked good v the czechs too despite losing 4-2 in the end.

It could easily be a 1-1 draw v them. Dempsey's one to watch out for.

Agree with all of this. I won't be too unhappy with a draw against the USA. I think we'll beat Algeria and Slovenia reasonably comfortably.

 

[ChrisFilter]

Super, super Emile, super, super Emile, super, super Emile, super Emile Heskey

Watch him be a contender for MotM in at least two games - you heard it here first.

 

[Obnoxiousness]

I am sure Capello has a plan to foil the USA.

And it probably involves a very clever collaboration between Emile Heskey and SWP.

 

[TrippyLondoner]

I am sure Capello has a plan to foil the USA.

heskey innit

 

[Obnoxiousness]

Lennon boots it at Heskey and then Heskey knocks it down to Rooney, who boots it straight at the goal keeper and then Cole or Gerrard scores on the rebound.

A pretty fool proof plan.

 

[TrippyLondoner]

Heard on the radio a stat that said we win more games when heskey is in the side than when he's not, can't remember the exact stat now but there was quite a difference between the two.

 

[Obnoxiousness]

I think Heskey grinds down defenders. He's like a defender worrier. Knackers them out with his strong physical play and when they're almost dead on their legs........ enter Defoe.

 

[Teaboy]

heskey innit

100/1 For top scorer, i'm going to load on

 

[Obnoxiousness]

They were going to use Heskey as a supporting false leg for Beckham.
But they decided that the Americans will be more confused by Heskey on his own, as they'll assume he is Lenny Henry

 

[Notorious J.I.M]

Martin Samuel on why Heskey should be in the side and a similar article talking tactics.

 

[AKA pseudonym]

IMO: Cappello has it right... just about the right amount of clubmates in key positions and a breadth of experience in other areas... Heskey, Crouch n Defoe are used to each other etc... all eyes on Rooney, and Heskey or A N other slips in with a goal..

But its all on the day and who wants to win more innit...

If I was an English supporter I would be happy enough with the squad..

I must admit, as much it pains me to admit it, you are looking good, Im backing youse....

 

[ChrisFilter]

Heard on the radio a stat that said we win more games when heskey is in the side than when he's not, can't remember the exact stat now but there was quite a difference between the two.

Well exactly. Anyone who knows football knows we're a much better team when Heskey plays.

There's a reason he's always been first choice for Capello.

 

[discokermit]

heskey is shit.

 

[ramjamclub]

Goalkeepers: Joe Hart (Manchester City), David James (Portsmouth), Robert Green (West Ham).

Defenders: Jamie Carragher (Liverpool), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Glen Johnson (Liverpool), Ledley King (Tottenham), John Terry (Chelsea), Matthew Upson (West Ham), Stephen Warnock (Aston Villa).

Midfielders: Gareth Barry (Manchester City), Michael Carrick (Manchester United), Joe Cole (Chelsea), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Aaron Lennon (Tottenham), James Milner (Aston Villa), Shaun Wright-Phillips (Manchester City).

Forwards: Peter Crouch (Tottenham), Jermain Defoe (Tottenham), Emile Heskey (Aston Villa), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United).

thanks

 

[ska invita]

Watch him be a contender for MotM in at least two games - you heard it here first.

not enough smilies in the world

 

[ChrisFilter]

heskey is shit.

At scoring, yeah. At holding the ball up, drawing defenders in and setting up chance after chance for his strike partner, no. In fact, he's exceptionally good at it. This is why people who know far more about football than you or I keep playing him.

 

[Paulie Tandoori]

thanks

in your own words

 

[ChrisFilter]

not enough smilies in the world

We'll see

 

[ska invita]

USA looked quite dangerous in their friendlies, don't think we'll walk all over them by any means.

i seem to remember the US beating Brazil not long ago in some game or other...

 

[ska invita]

We'll see

by a law of averages you might be right - if you kick it over the crossbar 99 out of a hundred times you're due a few on target!

 

[strung out]

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