World Cup Squads

[lis spur]

According to Sky ,first English world cup squad without a Spurs player in nearly 60 yrs.
Although we have Belgium covered.

 

[talkshowhost86]

Oops I thought he was English. Shame would have been a good player for you''ll, I'm still not convinced with Johnson though

Pfft...I don't see why we should have to stick to English players anyway.

 

[talkshowhost86]

According to Sky ,first English world cup squad without a Spurs player in nearly 60 yrs.
Although we have Belgium covered.

And Algeria

 

[Mr Pink]

I agree that Henderson v Wilshere is up for debate, and a lot will depend on Wilshere's fitness. But when he's on form, the little git is a great player and is very good at linking midfield and attack. I wouldn't be disappointed to see Henderson in there though...he's had a great season.

As for not playing Sturridge, surely that would be a bit bizarre considering how well he's played this season. I think Rooney and Sturridge can linkup like Suarez and Sturridge do at Liverpool. Whilst I really like Barkley, I think Rooney is at his best in that second striker role (and he hasn't played upfront on his own much this season at all) so, again if he's fit, he'd get the nod for me.

We will have some decent impact subs as well with the likes of Barkley, Lambert, Lampard and Oxlade-Chamberlain.

For me its about balance though, not just looking at individuals. Wilshere is undoubtedly a very good player but in terms of the best overall midfield choice and when you consider Gerrard can't get about the pitch as much he'll need someone in beside him who can put the work in. I'm not sure Wilshere excels in that. I suppose, like anything, there is no ideal answer because different situations warrant different approaches but in the opening game its what I would do. And they've worked very well together for Liverpool although you could argue Pool still shipped a fair few goals.

I just think possession is very important in these big tournaments, which Wilshere obviously would help with, and we'll need to be able to keep it well in that sort of heat but, that was my thinking behind playing Rooney up top with Barkley in behind.

Back to Wilshere, I know he'd obviously improves us in terms of possession but I just think pairing him with Gerrard, who's older now, coupled with his injury problems is risky. Particularly when you consider Wilshere wouldn't offer the same level of commitment off the ball. I'm thinking Henderson could bring the same sort or work rate/ability for doing all that unsung work that Park did for United to great affect.

Rooney is obviously best as a number ten so Barkley really is his back up but its an interesting proposition regardless as I think Barkley is the one who could have most impact for England this summer. His running power and dribbling ability is insane, and that's what could open up team for others to profit.

 

[Cavehillspur]

Am I right in thinking there's about 6 Spurs players participating in the world cup?

Lloris
Chadli
Dembele
Verts
Bentaleb
Paulinho

Is that our lot? Im assuming Capoue and Lamela wont make their respective squads?

 

[jondesouza]

Am I right in thinking there's about 6 Spurs players participating in the world cup?

Lloris
Chadli
Dembele
Verts
Bentaleb
Paulinho

Is that our lot? Im assuming Capoue and Lamela wont make their respective squads?

BAE might make the Cameroon squad.

 

[Mr Pink]

Or, a 4-3-3

Hart

Johnson
Jagielka
Cahill
Baines

Gerrard
Wilshere/Henderson
Barkley

Sterling
Rooney
Lallana



That ain't half bad looking.

 

[StanSpur]

Or, a 4-3-3

Hart

Johnson
Jagielka
Cahill
Baines

Gerrard
Wilshere
Barkley Henderson

Sterling
Rooney
Lallana Sturidge



That ain't half bad looking.

That would be my pick. I can see Lallana, Wellbeck the Ox and BarKley as impact subs. Expect Milner to probably play as a 'proper sort' type option but in reality Gerrard can play the deeper role with the legs of wilsher and henderson in front of him. Front 3 being Liverpools with Roo in for Suarez i think will work pretty well. Lampard on the bench as a good pro for backup. Could be a team to get us out of the group but i think we are too thin to go any further than first round of knockouts. Any injury to cahil or Jag and that is the cup over (strange there is no 3rd choice CB only the United 'cover' players). Sad to see no Spurs after a few years of multiple players (4-6) in most squads, something we need to address though youth development or purchase of next gen.

 

[Gassin's finest]

Pfft...I don't see why we should have to stick to English players anyway.

Pfft, nationality didn't stop Jack Charlton, so I don't see why it can't go the other way round...

 

[King of Otters]

Heard Balague say on the Spanish football last night that the Argentinian coach is fiercely loyal to the squad of players who secured qualification for the World Cup. Really hope that loyalty extends to Lamela, the boy is due a bit of luck.

 

[beats1]

I really hope Hull beat Arsenal and after the match Huddlestone say fuck you ROY!

He has been great for Hull but because he plays for a rubbish team he gets penalised whereas Cleverly, Jones, Welbeck and Smalling all have been utter dog shite for United this season but get bonus points for playing for united

 

[THFCSPURS19]

Or, a 4-3-3

Hart

Johnson
Jagielka
Cahill
Baines

Gerrard
Wilshere/Henderson
Barkley

Sterling
Rooney
Lallana



That ain't half bad looking.

Got to have Sturridge in IMO

 

[Mr Pink]

Got to have Sturridge in IMO

I understand most people will have him starting and I can understand that - his finishing and ability to stretch defenses etc, which to be fair he's done very well this season.

I just like to think outside the box a bit, and think of the overall team dynamic etc.

 

[yankspurs]

The United States 30 man preliminary roster. Managed by Spurs legend Jurgen Klinsmann

GOALKEEPERS (3): Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tim Howard (Everton), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake)

DEFENDERS (11): DaMarcus Beasley (Puebla), Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City), John Brooks (Hertha Berlin), Geoff Cameron (Stoke City), Timmy Chandler (Nürnberg), Brad Evans (Seattle Sounders FC), Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy), Clarence Goodson (San Jose Earthquakes), Fabian Johnson (Hoffenheim), Michael Parkhurst (Columbus Crew), DeAndre Yedlin (Seattle Sounders FC)

MIDFIELDERS (10): Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Alejandro Bedoya (Nantes), Michael Bradley (Toronto FC), Joe Corona (Club Tijuana), Brad Davis (Houston Dynamo), Mix Diskerud (Rosenborg), Maurice Edu (Philadelphia Union), Julian Green (Bayern Munich), Jermaine Jones (Besiktas), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City)

FORWARDS (6): Jozy Altidore (Sunderland), Terrence Boyd (Rapid Vienna), Clint Dempsey (Seattle Sounders FC), Landon Donovan (LA Galaxy), Aron Johannsson (AZ Alkmaar), Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes)

Training camp starts Wednesday.

My starting XI:
Howard
Chandler Cameron Besler Johnson
Jones Bradley
Donovan Dempsey Zusi
Altidore

 

[chrissivad]

BAE makes the Camaroon team. Still needs a few players cut, so not guaranteed he will be in the WC

Goalkeepers: Charles Itandje (Konyaspor/TUR), Ndy Assembe (Guingamp/FRA), Sammy Ndjock (Fetihespor/TUR), Loic Feudjou (Coton Sport)

Defenders: Allan Nyom (Granada/ESP), Dany Nounkeu (Besiktas/TUR), Cedric Djeugoue (Coton Sport), Aurelien Chedjou (Galatasaray/TUR), Nicolas Nkoulou (Marseille/FRA), Armel Kana-Biyik (Rennes/FRA), Henri Bedimo (Lyon/FRA), Benoit Assou-Ekotto (QPR/ENG), Gaetang Bong (Olympiakos/GRE)

Midfielders: Eyong Enoh (Antalyaspor/TUR), Jean II Makoun (Rennes/FRA), Joel Matip (Schalke 04/GER), Stephane Mbia (Sevilla/ESP), Landry Nguemo (Bordeaux/FRA), Alexandre Song (Barcelona/ESP), Cedric Loe (Osasuna/ESP), Edgar Sally (Lens/FRA)

Forwards: Samuel Eto'o (Chelsea/ENG), Eric Choupo Moting (Mainz/GER), Benjamin Moukandjo (Nancy/FRA), Vincent Aboubakar (Lorient/FRA), Achille Webo (Fenerbahce/TUR), Mohamadou Idrissou (Kaiserslautern/GER), Fabrice Olinga (Zulte-Waregem/BEL)

 

[yankspurs]

Lol at BAE's club being QPR. Shouldnt the club he's signed to be named as his club? Unfortunately, he's still technically a Spurs player.

 

[Cavehillspur]

Spain Squad looks handy....lol

https://twitter.com/TSBible/status/466172534191579136/photo/1/large

 

[chrissivad]

Spain Squad looks handy....lol

https://twitter.com/TSBible/status/466172534191579136/photo/1/large

Where is Soldado?

 

[LexingtonSpurs]

Where is Soldado?

He was told to meet in the goal for the team photo, but alas, he could not find it.

 

[King of Otters]

Where is Soldado?

I think even if he'd stayed at Valencia he would have missed out. Costa, Torres, Negredo, and Llorente are just better than him.