Scottish Mag 3 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Steve McClaren has named his 23-man squad for England's upcoming Euro 2008 qualifiers against Israel and Andorra. Newcastle ace Scott Parker was the surprise pick for McClaren, who also welcomed back Bayern Munich midfielder Owen Hargreaves following a broken leg. David Beckham's injury gave the former Middlesbrough boss one less headache as Hargreaves, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Michael Carrick and Parker contest the central midfield places. Aaron Lennon could well be given a right wing start with Kieron Dyer or Stewart Downing on the left supplying the ammunition for likely strikers Wayne Rooney and Andy Johnson. Watford's on-loan Ben Foster started England's friendly against Spain although Paul Robinson is likely to be back between the sticks against Israel and Andorra. Rio Ferdinand and John Terry should make up the spine of England's backline with Ashley Cole and Gary Neville the possible starting full-backs. Cole is suspended for England's game with Israel and with Wayne Bridge also out injured Jamie Carragher could well fill in at left-back. Peter Crouch's injury meant he was unavailable while there was no place for Aston Villa's Gareth Barry or Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton. England's 23-man squad: Robinson (Tottenham), Foster (Man Utd, on loan at Watford), Carson (Liverpool, on loan at Charlton); G Neville (Man Utd), Richards (Man City), Ferdinand (Man Utd), Terry (Chelsea, capt), Woodgate (Real Madrid, on loan at Middlesbrough), Carragher (Liverpool), A Cole (Chelsea), P Neville (Everton); Gerrard (Liverpool), Hargreaves (Bayern Munich), Lampard (Chelsea), Lennon (Tottenham), Parker (Newcastle), Carrick (Man Utd), Dyer (Newcastle), Downing (Middlesbrough); Johnson (Everton), Rooney (Man Utd), Defoe (Tottenham), D Bent (Charlton). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 91 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 widely documented that barton not getting in the squad because of other (frank lampard) influences. not that he's the best player england have or anything. since when have england squads been dictated by chubby cunts who are not the player they were 2 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30620 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Tbf getting arrested this week for scrapping probably didn't help his chances not to mention the fact that he does genuinely appear to be a Grade A prick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 91 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 true enough, once a pikey etc, but players of his ability are the future. he is a very good footballer tbf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30620 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 If its only Lampard with the problem then he shouldn't have been forced out but if there are a few players who don't want him in there then thats fair enough. No one should dictate to the manager who to pick but team spirit and togetherness is a factor that has to be taken into account regardless of ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4762 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Why drop barry to play carragher or phil neville at left back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 widely documented that barton not getting in the squad because of other (frank lampard) influences. not that he's the best player england have or anything. since when have england squads been dictated by chubby cunts who are not the player they were 2 years ago. Chubby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4ever 0 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Shopped tbh. Original: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I'm not surprised Newcastle ace Scott Parker was picked, as to recent England managers, form and general ability haven't got that much to do with selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Shopped tbh. Original: is that Frank " 20 goals this season" Lampard ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6587 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 (edited) tbf he looks lke he is carrying a bit flab in the first pic. Going to be MASSIVE when he quits sport. Like Emre will be! Edited March 17, 2007 by Holden McGroin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 91 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 your right about lampard he's a good goalscoring midfielder. and there is the dilemma of gerrards rather patchy form. Lampard will score 20 goals because he plays higher up the pitch than most and the partnership between him and ballack is a mystery, both are good players, ballack for example the better playmaker, lampard capable of the hard yards required to get into the box late and score deflected goals... my point is probably moot but here goes... players like joey barton and gareth barry etc need to be getting in the squad because they are younger and the future of england. i know bartons a lairy c*nt and barry is not the worlds quickest (for example) but both should be good enough to play against israel, and both should be part of the future of england IMHO (even as squad players).... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Barry's only 2 years younger than Lampard tbh. By the way, why has it suddenly become fact that Barton isn't in there because Lampard didn't want him in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 91 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 because lampards not really done it for england in the last year.... time for some new blood perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio 0 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Both Gary Neville and Micah Richards have gone off injured today, Carragher to play right back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombadil 0 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 1625: GOAL Tottenham 2-0 WatfordYou'll think I'm joking here but believe me, I'm not... Paul Robinson's free-kick is missed by Watford's defence, bounces and then sails over Watford keeper Ben Foster's head. Unbelievable. England's number one scores against England's number two. Training should be fun this week. Jenas scored as well, fuck off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 because lampards not really done it for england in the last year.... time for some new blood perhaps? I don't disagree that it's maybe time for new blood. Should include Gerrard in that too though. Doesn't really explain why people think Lampard is to blame for Barton being in there. Does he actually pick the squad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio 0 Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Dave Nugent called up to replace Darren Bent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Dave Nugent called up to replace Darren Bent. Poo I was hoping to see Nugent in the flesh on Satdee to see what all the fuss is about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney 0 Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Chops not happy about that. http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=4...ustrates+Chopra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoog 0 Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Dave Nugent called up to replace Darren Bent. That'll be money added to his summer transfer fee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30620 Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Chops not happy about that. http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=4...ustrates+Chopra Chopra for England, who'd have thought that this time last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 10 Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Chops not happy about that. http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=4...ustrates+Chopra Chopra for England, who'd have thought that this time last year. Imagine if Shola was fit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio 0 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Anyone know what time kick off is on Saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30620 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Anyone know what time kick off is on Saturday? How fucking lazy are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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