Unlucky players to miss out off world cup squad but who?

[scoobydotcom]

I'd take an extra defender so there is cover for every player, I think it's tempting fate not to take cover for Ashley Cole.

 

GK

James, Hart, Green

 

DEF

A. Cole, Warnock, Terry, Ferdinand, King, Upson, Carragher, G. Johnson.

 

MID

J.Cole, Wright-Phillips, Lampard, Gerrard, Barry, Milner, Lennon, Walcott

 

FWD

Rooney, Crouch, Defoe, ...........

 

I can't decide between Heskey and Bent. Heskey's had a shocking season, but England play well when he plays. Bent, had a superb season, but I've never seen England play well when he's on the pitch.

 

I was also tempted to loose a wide man and bring Carrick into the squad insead, as Gerrard has been playing well out wide for England. I'm also tempted to play Gerrard or Joe Cole as a link striker and not pick Bent or Hesky and pick Carrick instead.

 

i think carragher's versatility would be more than adequate backup

[JFKvsNixon]

i think carragher's versatility would be more than adequate backup

 

I remember Phil Neville being the utility player in the Euro 2000 tournament. He ended up playing left back in the final game, and gave away a penalty in the last 10 mins which knocked us out.

 

That memory has scarred me! I'd need a replacement.

[JFKvsNixon]

We're still awaiting the announcement. The last rumour was that is was going to be announced at 3pm as there was a problem contacting some of the players, but there is still nothing.

 

I think the squads have to be confirmed today, but I don't know what time.

[JFKvsNixon]

As if by magic, the England squad will be announced on the FA's website at 1600 BST.

[ralphy666]

Its silly all speculation at moment, I can't even get on to BBC site at moment

 

http://www.englandbettingodds.com/england-squad.html

[Dimitri 11]

We're still awaiting the announcement. The last rumour was that is was going to be announced at 3pm as there was a problem contacting some of the players, but there is still nothing.

 

I think the squads have to be confirmed today, but I don't know what time.

 

What the hell are the players doing that is stopping them from being contacted I'd have my phone set to the highest volume and connected to a flashing disco ball so that I knew for certain when it was ringing. At least we don't have to wait too much longer though.

[HeadingNorth]

It is now confirmed: Leighton Baines, Michael Dawson, Tom Huddlestone, Scott Parker, Adam Johnson, Theo Walcott, Darren Bent, are the players missing out on the squad.

[scoobydotcom]

I remember Phil Neville being the utility player in the Euro 2000 tournament. He ended up playing left back in the final game, and gave away a penalty in the last 10 mins which knocked us out.

 

That memory has scarred me! I'd need a replacement.

 

thankfully, jamie carragher is NOT phil neville!

[JFKvsNixon]

So it looks like Gerrard will pay out wide, maybe on the right with Joe Cole on the left, as there are only wide players, Joe Cole included.

[Dimitri 11]

So it looks like Gerrard will pay out wide, maybe on the right with Joe Cole on the left, as there are only wide players, Joe Cole included.

 

I think Lennon and Milner will be pushing for a place in the starting line up but I think it will depend on whether Barry is fit as to whether Gerrard starts in the centre or out left. If Barry's fit I think it'll be him and Lampard in the middle, with Gerrard on the left and Lennon, Milner or Cole on the right (hopefully Lennon).