England vs. US

"Likely" England line-up as follows;

Owen (R Madrid)

Rooney (Man U)

Bridge (Chelsea) Gerrard (Liverpool) Lampard (Chelsea) Beckham (R Madrid)

Cole (Arsenal) Ferdinand (Man U) Campbell (Arsenal) G Neville (Man U)

Robinson (Spurs)

In all honesty the only position you could see a US player breaking in is at Goalkeeper.

 

Even then as things stand only Friedel and if he's fit and on form. The days of Calamity James are thankfully over. Maybe Keller as third choice, although considering his age and lack of games this season up until now, most coaches would go with a young prospect like Green or Kirkland (now he's playing for Liverpool). Howard would have been in last season, but being number 2 behind Carroll this season would cost him.

Maybe their left wing Beasley would be worth a look in the squad, got pace and playing the odd decent game for PSV. Although if England go to play 4-3-3 or if Downing keeps progressing then probably not.

 

Thanks, I was wondering about the English line-up as well. England has a great squad right now. 2006 should be very exciting!

 

Actually I could see Beasley competing at left mid.

 

For the squad yes, for the starting line-up no.

With Cole at left-back you need a left-midfield player with good defensive capabilities to ensure you maximise the benefits of Cole's attacking play - that is why Bridge would seem to be a good fit (although I would still like to see SGE swapping them round and have Bridge at the back and Cole in midfield).

From what I have seen of DMB he is far from the best of defenders.

 

I think that Beasley would be competitive as well but I'd have to see more of him to be certain. I still think that Bridge or Cole would have the edge at the moment notwithstanding the fact that they're not natural midfielders. Having said that, is Beasley?

 

You hear wrong. Surprisingly he's a great defender, despite his size, his speed and his great work rate make him a very effective defender from the wings. He's a fantastic "hassler" of opposing midfielders, allowing the defense time to recover.

He's of no use on set pieces of course, except as a counter-attack outlet.

 

Have you ever seen him play with the USMNT or in MLS? He may not be the best defender but if he has to defend he can defend and do what it takes.....dont let his size fool you.

 

Um, yeah I guess. I'd say he's more of a midfielder than a forward.

 

How I would love to see a meaningful match with both these teams to see what would happen.
I think that the US has some players that could surely compete for positions on the English squad.

 

Two, by the sounds of it.

 

The current England line-up (first-choice), includes Butt not Bridge, although no-one over here can believe it!

Robinson was a pile of sh!te at Leeds and still is - I would pick Howard and Friedel before him.

Gary Neville is a retarded spaz who only gets in because no-one else in England (not even my wife) plays right back, and Carlos Bocanegra (when fully fit) would get the nod over him.

Assuming Butt is in the starting line-up, I would pick Olive Oil or Jessica Rabbit in his place, let alone a real person, or a real footballer - so John O'Brien (fit, or on one leg), DMB, or Lando would be in!

No-one else would make the squad!

 

Bocanegra is a left-back isnt he?? whats the point of picking a left-back in nevilles position .neville is vastly experienced and under-rated .

as for howard!!! hahahahahhahahah.

 

Butt is rubbish and I doubt even Sven will have him around much longer, the rest of your post is complete and utter toilet though.

Slagging off Robinson and Neville like that just makes you sound like a retard, or a prize dickhead.

 

I'd take a healthy O'Brien over any of the midfielders listed thus far.

And what about the coaches? Just think what Arena could do with all those "world class" English players

It's all subjective.

 

No, Bocanegra is a centre back, who has adapted to playing at full back, on both sides.

hahahahahahaha - you started it!

Voted best 'keeper in the EPL by the players last year? Must be a tosser!

 

I do hope you are joking - otherwise there is a padded cell and a special jacket waiting for you somewhere not too far away.....

 

last year?? where is he now? on the bench after a series of fvck ups.
He is the yanks version of david james.

Bocanegra is a left back most of the time .A reckless one.
He hasnt done much for fulhams defence or the defence of the yanks national team .Neville has 10 years of experience in the champions league ,internationals ,top level club football ,etc..

 

This Bocanegra has only played left back when he has played, and even then has looked average in a mediocre Fulham side. Put him at right back even ahead of naturally two-footed superior players like J'Loyd Samuel would be a joke. Let alone a vastly experienced Neville who was very solid in Euro 2004 and won trophies aplenty at ManYoo.

As for Howard being named best keeper last year - isn't the be all and end all and I think this award had a lot more to do with it being his first year and a lot of other good keepers like Niemi and Given splitting votes. To give you an example of this I remember Neil Sullivan winning it a few years ago - the very next season he was crap and lost his place at Tottenham. Anyone who has to sit behind Roy Carroll at club level is not an International class player. Maybe with improvements to his concentration and if he can perform better under pressure in big games, then he could be considered. Also he would need to be number 1 again.

 

Yeah well ,you did know how this thread was gonna go as soon as it was started didnt you??
when I wake up tomorrow I expect a 100+ reply thread with the mindless ramblings of various sams army dweebs.

 

It's inevitable.

I hope Prenn shifts this to World Rivalries or locks it before then.