24hoursfromtulsehill Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 'Keepers: Joe Hart Fraser Forster Ben Foster "Defenders": Glen Johnson Phil Jones Gary Cahill Phil Jagielka Chris Smalling Leighton Baines Luke Shaw Midfield: Steven Gerrard Jack Wilshere Jordan Henderson Frank Lampard James Milner Ross Barkley Adam Lallana Raheem Sterling Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain "Strikers": Wayne Rooney Daniel Sturridge Danny Welbeck Rickie Lambert Welbeck, Henderson and Milner really stand out for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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24hoursfromtulsehill Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 And Glen Johnson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I'd question the selection of Forster, Johnson, Smalling, Henderson, Milner and Welbeck. Although, when I try to think of decent alternatives, there's not exactly an abundance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 That's the thing, I can't think of many I'd put ahead of them no matter how average they are. Welbeck's not awful, I'd leave him in. Forster's a reserve, not bothered about that. Johnson's been terrible for Liverpool lately and I'd prefer Stones to get into the squad (or even Chambers from Southampton) despite their lack of experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24hoursfromtulsehill Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 And Lampard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 That's the thing, I can't think of many I'd put ahead of them no matter how average they are. Welbeck's not awful, I'd leave him in. Forster's a reserve, not bothered about that. Johnson's been terrible for Liverpool lately and I'd prefer Stones to get into the squad (or even Chambers from Southampton) despite their lack of experience. I'd have thrown Stones, Chambers and Kane into the squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oafc1895 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I would have had Stones instead of Lampard and Butland instead of Forster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Never seen Smalling have a good game, got no business being in the squad. I would have had Barry, Clyne, Huddlestone, Ruddy and Defoe in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Henderson has had a good season from the limited bits I've watched of the PL. I don't watch anywhere near enough top flight football to be able to form a view on who should and shouldn't be in the squad but it's good to see we've picked a number of youngsters which I'm pretty sure the spec was when Hodgson came in. This will be the last tournament for some of the seniors and more newbies can come through then. Also don't forget in a few years time Swansea B will be playing Exeter in the JPT and so we will definitely win the WC then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Cashley has been a candidate for best in the world at his position for a decade and is still at a very good level. Can we afford to leave behind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latics and England Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I'm happy with this squad. The defence looks a bit ropey but is probably as good as we've got. The midfield and attacking options look very promising. Roy has picked a young squad but with some good experienced players in there too. I think the decision to leave Cole at home was the correct one. I don't think there is a big difference in quality between him and Shaw so it is right to go with youth, and indeed a player who has been catching the first team all season. I would have possibly gone with experience if it was a competition to be our first choice left back but to sit on the bench I would always choose youth and I wouldn't worry about having to use him if Baines gets injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Cashley has been a candidate for best in the world at his position for a decade and is still at a very good level. Can we afford to leave behind? He's the only admition from the squad I would question The rest pretty much pick themselves due to the lack of depth that we have in the national team their are not many credible alternatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejh45 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Generally, I am happy with this squad apart from possibly 3 choices. Johnson scares me as a defender, he's ok going forward but every time I've seen him lose the ball in an attacking position, he doesn't bust a gut to get back. I would have gone for Stones or Flanagan. Huddlestone for me instead of Henderson. And the last and most controversial, Carrick instead of Lampard and that is based purely as cover for Gerrard. There are no other defensive midfield players in the squad (unless you count Jones) and plenty of attacking options and also it's a tall ask to play Gerrard in that heat for at least 3 games of 90 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorrro Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Henderson is better than Huddlestone. In fact, Henderson has improved dramatically this season. I could well see Hodgson adopting the Liverpool formation and playing Gerrard in the half back role. (Helloooooooooooo Football Manager 2014.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejh45 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Henderson is better than Huddlestone. In fact, Henderson has improved dramatically this season. I could well see Hodgson adopting the Liverpool formation and playing Gerrard in the half back role. (Helloooooooooooo Football Manager 2014.) Nope, I see a high energy grafter in Henderson that looks good because of the quality of his team-mates. We'd be stupid to play the Liverpool way in the heat out there.....we need players who are comfortable on the ball otherwise teams will just let us run ourselves into the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Henderson is better than Huddlestone. In fact, Henderson has improved dramatically this season. I could well see Hodgson adopting the Liverpool formation and playing Gerrard in the half back role. (Helloooooooooooo Football Manager 2014.) Don't you mean quarter-back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I think he's got it more or less right. I'd have had Ruddy in. But it's not the end of the world that he isn't. Carrick's game might be well suited to the conditions, but has hardly had a season that justifies inclusion. We were never going to seriously challenge in South America, so blooding the younger players makes sense to me and fingers crossed they can develop over the next four years and we can be something of a force then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ritchie Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Left winger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorrro Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Don't you mean quarter-back? Don't shoot the messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejh45 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I think he's got it more or less right. I'd have had Ruddy in. But it's not the end of the world that he isn't. Carrick's game might be well suited to the conditions, but has hardly had a season that justifies inclusion. We were never going to seriously challenge in South America, so blooding the younger players makes sense to me and fingers crossed they can develop over the next four years and we can be something of a force then. No argument with the last bit, but as my point was a choice of a senior player it's Carrick over Lamp'ead. For me, Carrick when called upon would be better suited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 No argument with the last bit, but as my point was a choice of a senior player it's Carrick over Lamp'ead. For me, Carrick when called upon would be better suited. It's a good shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackey Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Milner is so versatile he's let Phil Jones borrow his body!! I'd question the selection of Forster, Johnson, Smalling, Henderson, Milner and Welbeck. Although, when I try to think of decent alternatives, there's not exactly an abundance. First three I completely agree. Milner I think is massively underrated, he's been brilliant this year for City and offers much more than most in that midfield. Wellbeck is a reasonably good striker. At most teams he would stand out more than he does. He's not a world beater but then the alternates behind him are not either. He's fast and that, cliched as it is, is valuable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayItLivo Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) Lampard's been our best player at most of the tournaments since 2004, he's probably the only big player of the current crop who hasn't flopped at a big tournament. His inclusion is a no brainer. Edited May 13, 2014 by PlayItLivo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejh45 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Lampard's been our best player at most of the tournaments since 2004, he's probably the only big player of the current crop who hasn't flopped at a big tournament. His inclusion is a no brainer. I have to disagree about Lamp'ead being our best tournament player but he is consistent. I can't see where he will fit in.......he's not a defensive midfielder to replace Gerrard and he is behind, in my opinion, the likes of Wiltshire, Ox, Lallana and Sterling for an attacking midfield spot. And if graft is needed, then Henderson and Milner would be the likely candidates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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