Lennon finally in the England squad

[Marty]

Three make the senior squad, a travesty that Ryan bloody Shawcross is in instad of Caulker but good news for Lennon who's finally back.

England squad

Goalkeepers: Fraser Forster (Celtic), Joe Hart (Manchester City), John Ruddy (Norwich)

Defenders: Leighton Baines (Everton), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Kieran Gibbs (Arsenal), Phil Jagielka (Everton), Glen Johnson (Liverpool), Joleon Lescott (Manchester City), Ryan Shawcross (Stoke), Kyle Walker (Tottenham)

Midfielders: Michael Carrick (Manchester United), Tom Cleverley (Manchester United), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Adam Johnson (Sunderland), Aaron Lennon (Tottenham), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), James Milner (Manchester City), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal), Theo Walcott (Arsenal)

Forwards: Andy Carroll (West Ham), Jermain Defoe (Tottenham), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Danny Welbeck (Manchester United)

 

[JUSTINSIGNAL]

It's a joke that Frank Lampard still gets in.

 

[rabbikeane]

a travesty that Ryan bloody Shawcross is in instad of Caulker

U21 have an important play off against Serbia, think that played a part this time

 

[mark87]

What's the point in picking 3 left backs?

 

[double0]

It's about time Lennon got in the squad...can't believe England turned their nose up at him.

 

[Super Tottenham]

I think only Defoe will see some minutes on the pitch, which is good for us I guess. Although watch out for Shawcross injuring some team mates in training.

 

[nightgoat]

It's a joke that Frank Lampard still gets in.

It's a joke that James Milner still gets in. At least Lampard still plays a relatively important role for Chelsea. About time Lennon got a recall, too.

 

[Marty]

U21 have an important play off against Serbia, think that played a part this time

True, I hadn't thought of that.

 

[teok]

None of these selections are a "joke" really, they just reflect the standard of english football.

 

[KingKay]

I'd rather none of them were in the England squad.

 

[Bus-Conductor]

None of these selections are a "joke" really, they just reflect the standard of english football.

Where is that picture in your avatar ?

 

[Riandor]

Milner is versatile... very average, but versatile.
This is a squad we are talking about. What is tragic is when Milner starts for example on the RW when someone like Lennon is available!

Frankly I am not bothered about Defoe and Lennon playing fro England. I think up front there are better options and I am not sure England set-up suits Lennon and neither gain that much out of it.

I like Walker being there and hope Caulker makes it too as it shows that youthful players can play at Spurs and be considered for England, which is a big lure for players.

 

[Marty]

None of these selections are a "joke" really, they just reflect the standard of english football.

Agree in the case of the midfielders. Let's go through a list of alternatives to Lampard and Milner:

Jordan Henderson
Jake Livermore

...and I'm actually stumped, with Parker and Barry injured I genuinely can't think of anyone else. That's why Lampard and Milner are still in.

 

[matty182]

I know i dont want him to get injured or lose the confidence he seems to be gaining but im pleased for him, he deserves it

 

[nightgoat]

Agree in the case of the midfielders. Let's go through a list of alternatives to Lampard and Milner:

Jordan Henderson
Jake Livermore

...and I'm actually stumped, with Parker and Barry injured I genuinely can't think of anyone else. That's why Lampard and Milner are still in.

As Milner has always been used out wide for England, the alternatives to him in this squad are Johnson, Lennon, Walcott and Oxlade-Chamberlain. Ryan Bertrand can play wide left midfield too, although he's not in either squad and I don't think he's injured. Admittedly I'd still pick Milner ahead of Downing.

 

[tobi]

When was the last time Milner played consecutive games for City?

 

[nightgoat]

Starting or just any appearance? He played 75 minutes against Liverpool and 10 minutes against QPR.

 

[MrWoolley]

Agree in the case of the midfielders. Let's go through a list of alternatives to Lampard and Milner:

Jordan Henderson
Jake Livermore

...and I'm actually stumped, with Parker and Barry injured I genuinely can't think of anyone else. That's why Lampard and Milner are still in.

I think Leon Osman can feel a little aggrieved to be constantly overlooked by the different England managers. But your right, other than that there's not much depth in the English game with central midfielders at the moment.

 

[nightgoat]

I think Leon Osman can feel a little aggrieved to be constantly overlooked by the different England managers. But your right, other than that there's not much depth in the English game with central midfielders at the moment.

Tom Cleverley may turn out to be a fine player, but surely if he can make the squad now so can Osman.

 

[WestBelfast Spurs]

not an England fan, but who the fuck picks the like of Ryan Shawcross (Stoke), a head of Caulker, hes the fucking future of England and will be Captain one day