England’s World Cup 2010 Player Selection
Thursday, April 1st, 2010 | Uncategorized
I enjoyed reading this article. I feel that Theo really needs to have a lengthy spell of games and play at a consistently high level to merit an England call up. His development has not been as fast as many would have expected, but that doesn’t end all hope. He certainly has the ability, talent, and speed. As far as Lescott, I believe he is exactly the type of player that England need. He is versatile, strong on the ball, and has years of experience. I remember him giving Drogba fits when Man City played Chelsea. Regarding, Sol Campbell, I have a lot of admiration for him. As the article points out, he didn’t even know himself if his playing career was over after Notts County, but he has responded fantastically well for Arsenal. For me, he does the simple things that many defenders forget about. He gets in the right position, knows how to kick and head the ball well, and stays back, holding the line. His experience at top level football should place him in a strong position for an England place. Joe Cole is in a similar position to Owen Hargreaves. Both have had extensive success at international level, but have had a string of injuries. They are not back to their top form, but having the knowledge that they can perform well at the highest football stage, will undoubtedly play a role in Capello’s decision making. Again, these two players need games fast, and need to showcase their talent.
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