The Provisional World Cup Squad...

[singingiiiffy]

very very nice to see walcott in the squad. he's mint.

not sure about downing and a fifth striker would be nice

[adje]

Keeper's shite.Never rated that James Robinson-Green.Think he should have selected 3 keepers

[Danjackson10]

i actually feel a bit gutted for Darren Bent!

[danny121]

How the fuck can anyone be happy that Walcott is in the squad! Hes never played a fucking premiership game! Hes never even played for U21! Bents scored 20prem goals! So if Rooney and Owen dont make first game were left with Crouch and Walcott!! Its fucking stupit

[danny121]

And how can you say a guys mint after only playing a few championship games??

[RobertT]

7 players included that are either injured or just, and only just, returned from bad injury.

Walcott, WTF.  Yes he may be a sudden hit, but he's been inlcuded as a striker when I'm sure he's played most of his football so far behind the front two.  He has also been picked when 2 of the 4 forwards might not even be fully fit.

Hargreaves?? on what basis

No SWP is odd, plain odd.  Especially as he can go up front if needed, as show at City many times, not even on the stand by list though.

9 midfielders! despite forwards being our big injury problem.

Looks likely that we'll be playing 4-5-1 with Crouch upfront on his own at times I think.  Don't see how Rooney can be ready in time and Owen won't be match fit even if his foot is ok.

The blokes lost the plot.

[pumbaa]

Keepers: Sound choice, its not like we have too many other options. Robinson clearly first choice.

Defence: Again sound. All experienced players. Surprised Ledley King is missing, despite the fact he is injured, as he gives options in central defence and as holding midfielder. Worried that Cole & Campbell haven't played much recently. Expecting Neville - Ferdinand - Terry - A Cole to be first choice.

Midfield: OK but some surprises. Hargreaves is a surprise addition vice King (i just think King offers more versatility). Nice to see Lennon in the squad, but he's going for the experience tbh, but can we afford that luxury? Not sure about Jenas right now, I don't know quite what else he offers. Expect to see Beckham - Lampard - Gerrard - J Cole as first choice.

Forwards: Dear me, I think Sven is taking a monumental gamble here. Crouch is the only match fit option we have right now :shock: Clearly there are major concerns over the fitness of Rooney and Owen, but they are the No 1 choice so rightly both in the provisional squad. I just don't understand the inclusion of Walcott; clearly he's a talent, but he has no premiership experience apart from warming the bench at Highbury. His inclusion over Defoe astounds me quite frankly.

In summary, 75% right Mr Eriksson, but I question your judgement on Lennon, Walcott, Jenas and Hargreaves.

[Batch]

How the fuck can anyone be happy that Walcott is in the squad! Hes never played a fucking premiership game! Hes never even played for U21! Bents scored 20prem goals! So if Rooney and Owen dont make first game were left with Crouch and Walcott!! Its fucking stupit

It's worse than that though. If Walcott had still been banging them in at  Southampton then fair enough, but to be playing in Arsenals stiffs for 5 months and earn a call up is a joke.

SWP paid the price for going to play with the big boys and sitting on the bench. But when you see Hargreaves and Walcott in the squad he has a right to feel hard done by,.

[walrus]

Keeper's shite.Never rated that James Robinson-Green.Think he should have selected 3 keepers

     Took me a while that one...

It's alright, though I'm surprised Sven's opted only to take four strikers, and likewise surprised Wright-Phillips has been dropped as he looked good vs. Newcastle when he came on although I can see the logic in that he and Lennon are very similar players.

Jenas and Hargreaves are not good enough to play for England.

If you look at the striker situation we could be a bit fucked - Walcott and Crouch are the only two fit strikers at the moment.  This suggests to me that Sven is thinking 4-5-1 rather than a direct replacement of Rooney and/or Owen.

[adje]

When you look at the bare bones,the squad is weak.Ferdinand is a liability at international level,Campbell's shot,mentally and physically,Cole is a risk and Bridge has been out on loan practically all season.Beckham will undoubtedly his usual tournament-self,i.e completely anonymous,Hargreaves is a waste of space and Jenas not good enough.Rooney wont play,Owen will be fragile even if he does play and if the keeper gets injured we're fucked.Cant expectLampard,Terry and Gerrard to carry the whole team.Only bright spot for me is Carrick but he wont play unless Beckham gets dropped,i.e. never.

[pumbaa]

1. Praise the Lord the Heskey is not included

2. No Defoe????WTF???

Amen Brother OST

[Bushey Boy]

I think that squad is spot on - fuck listening to the media etc he knows what hes doing, you watch!

[Danjackson10]

I think that squad is spot on - fuck listening to the media etc he knows what hes doing, you watch!

hope your right

[adje]

Wright-Phillips hasn't been selected because Beckham didn't want him in the squad-no,dont laugh!Remember the last game v Uruguay,Beckham his usual ineffective self,SWP comes on for the last 15 and sets up both goals.Dont underestimate the so-called "Golden-Bollocked"one's influence.

[danny121]

I really dont, i actually think the guys lost the plot