AndyJR 0 Posted August 31, 2008 Andorra v England2010 Fifa World Cup QualifierGroup Six7pm, Saturday 6 September 2008Olympic Stadium, BarcelonaCroatia v England8pm, Wednesday 10 September 2008Maksimir Stadium, ZagrebFabioCapello has named his squad for the opening two World Cup qualifiers,with England traveling to Barcelona to face Andorra before heading toZagreb to take on Croatia.Capello has named a 23 mansquad for the games and has called up Fulham midfielder Jimmy Bullardfor the first time, with injuries ruling out both Steven Gerrard andMichael Carrick.There is also a place in the squad for West HamUnited goalkeeper Robert Green, whilst Everton defender Joleon Lescottis back in the squad after last being involved for the friendly gamewith France in March.The Three Lions head to Spain first fortheir opening qualifier against Andorra next Saturday beforethey travel to Croatia the following Wednesday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robsonhasscored 0 Posted August 31, 2008 Not before time, Well done Greeno and by the way great penalty save yesterday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve b 0 Posted August 31, 2008 About time, was always good for us and has been fantastic for west ham the last couple of years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canary cherub 1 Posted August 31, 2008 Well done Greeno. Let''s hope he plays, then he can put that awful game where injured himself in the past and move on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buncey 1 Posted August 31, 2008 Deserves it, he''s carried on his great form of last season. I hope he gets to play at some point otherwise he''s just back to square one and still in limbo... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davo 0 Posted August 31, 2008 It would be good for Capello to give him a chance against Andorra but I think he''ll keep with James.Davo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyJR 0 Posted August 31, 2008 [quote user="Davo"]It would be good for Capello to give him a chance against Andorra but I think he''ll keep with James.Davo[/quote]The issue I have with James is I always get the feeling, at some point during a game, he will decide to come rushing out of his area and miss the ball - be great to see Greeno get a chance, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCFC_Shaun 0 Posted August 31, 2008 England in full:Goalkeepers: Paul Robinson (Blackburn), David James (Portsmouth), Robert Green (West Ham)Defenders: Joleon Lescott (Everton), Wayne Bridge (Chelsea), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), John Terry (Chelsea), Wes Brown (Manchester United), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Glen Johnson (Portsmouth), Matthew Upson (West Ham)Midfielders: Gareth Barry (Aston Villa), Joe Cole (Chelsea), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Jimmy Bullard (Fulham), David Beckham (Los Angeles Galaxy), Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough), David Bentley (Tottenham), Jermaine Jenas (Tottenham)Forwards: Theo Walcott (Arsenal), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Jermain Defoe (Portsmouth), Emile Heskey (Wigan). Im well happy Theo Walcott is in. Awesome player in my opinion. Not too bothered that Owen isn''t in. Very over-rated in my opinion. A shadow of the player he used to be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Slob 0 Posted August 31, 2008 [quote user="NCFC_Shaun"]England in full:Goalkeepers: Paul Robinson (Blackburn), David James (Portsmouth), Robert Green (West Ham)Defenders: Joleon Lescott (Everton), Wayne Bridge (Chelsea), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), John Terry (Chelsea), Wes Brown (Manchester United), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Glen Johnson (Portsmouth), Matthew Upson (West Ham)Midfielders: Gareth Barry (Aston Villa), Joe Cole (Chelsea), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Jimmy Bullard (Fulham), David Beckham (Los Angeles Galaxy), Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough), David Bentley (Tottenham), Jermaine Jenas (Tottenham)Forwards: Theo Walcott (Arsenal), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Jermain Defoe (Portsmouth), Emile Heskey (Wigan). [/quote]Thats gotta be 1 of the worst looking england squads on paper in ages Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rasputin was a C... 0 Posted August 31, 2008 To be fair I''d rather see a squad made up of players who actually give a toss rather than the usual crowd who are far more concerned about their own clubs fortunes in the Champions League. If this is the squad that gels and actually plays as a team I doubt many supporters of the England team will care who they play for. It''s been too many years that the media have wet themselves over the Champions League experience and world class talent the England squad has. It''s got us so far recent years you have to say. I personally hope the underdogs put in the performance and show the commitment we would all like to see and push the big names out of the limelight they have just come to expect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlyBlyBabes 0 Posted September 1, 2008 Greeno''s getting smarter too.Wore a yellow jersey on Saturday - as a hjnt?Oldsters should know, youngsters can guess!Good luck Robert.OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davo 0 Posted September 1, 2008 [quote user="AndyJR"][quote user="Davo"]It would be good for Capello to give him a chance against Andorra but I think he''ll keep with James.Davo[/quote]The issue I have with James is I always get the feeling, at some point during a game, he will decide to come rushing out of his area and miss the ball - be great to see Greeno get a chance,[/quote]I agree I always have a feeling James will give the opposition at least 1 chance to score per game from an error but at the same times he''s consistently been the best English shot stopper for the 12 months. Still would love to see Greeno get a chance to stake his claim on the Jersey.Davo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smudger 0 Posted September 1, 2008 [quote user="NCFC_Shaun"]England in full:Goalkeepers: Paul Robinson (Blackburn), David James (Portsmouth), Robert Green (West Ham)Defenders: Joleon Lescott (Everton), Wayne Bridge (Chelsea), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), John Terry (Chelsea), Wes Brown (Manchester United), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Glen Johnson (Portsmouth), Matthew Upson (West Ham)Midfielders: Gareth Barry (Aston Villa), Joe Cole (Chelsea), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Jimmy Bullard (Fulham), David Beckham (Los Angeles Galaxy), Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough), David Bentley (Tottenham), Jermaine Jenas (Tottenham)Forwards: Theo Walcott (Arsenal), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Jermain Defoe (Portsmouth), Emile Heskey (Wigan). Im well happy Theo Walcott is in. Awesome player in my opinion. Not too bothered that Owen isn''t in. Very over-rated in my opinion. A shadow of the player he used to be.[/quote]Shows how easily pleased you are then doesn''t it?Only 4 x Forwards in the squad... Heskey is tried tested and obviously not as good as Crouch or Ashton, Rooney does not score enough for England and Theo Walcott plays on the wing more often than not for Arsenal.Capello is clueless... h would fit in well at Carrow Road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rupethebear 0 Posted September 1, 2008 Smudger you clown how come you weren''t picked!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
macdougalls perm 0 Posted September 1, 2008 [quote user="Smudger"][quote user="NCFC_Shaun"] England in full:Goalkeepers: Paul Robinson (Blackburn), David James (Portsmouth), Robert Green (West Ham)Defenders: Joleon Lescott (Everton), Wayne Bridge (Chelsea), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), John Terry (Chelsea), Wes Brown (Manchester United), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Glen Johnson (Portsmouth), Matthew Upson (West Ham)Midfielders: Gareth Barry (Aston Villa), Joe Cole (Chelsea), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Jimmy Bullard (Fulham), David Beckham (Los Angeles Galaxy), Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough), David Bentley (Tottenham), Jermaine Jenas (Tottenham)Forwards: Theo Walcott (Arsenal), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Jermain Defoe (Portsmouth), Emile Heskey (Wigan). Im well happy Theo Walcott is in. Awesome player in my opinion. Not too bothered that Owen isn''t in. Very over-rated in my opinion. A shadow of the player he used to be.[/quote]Shows how easily pleased you are then doesn''t it?Only 4 x Forwards in the squad... Heskey is tried tested and obviously not as good as Crouch or Ashton, Rooney does not score enough for England and Theo Walcott plays on the wing more often than not for Arsenal.Capello is clueless... h would fit in well at Carrow Road.[/quote]Or the Walker Stadium? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huddy 0 Posted September 1, 2008 Fully Deserved...Its about time he got a call up, i was beginning to wonder if all England managers had been banned from Upton Park! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerzy Krukowski 5 Posted September 1, 2008 [quote user="Smudger"][quote user="NCFC_Shaun"]England in full:Goalkeepers: Paul Robinson (Blackburn), David James (Portsmouth), Robert Green (West Ham)Defenders: Joleon Lescott (Everton), Wayne Bridge (Chelsea), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), John Terry (Chelsea), Wes Brown (Manchester United), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Glen Johnson (Portsmouth), Matthew Upson (West Ham)Midfielders: Gareth Barry (Aston Villa), Joe Cole (Chelsea), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Jimmy Bullard (Fulham), David Beckham (Los Angeles Galaxy), Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough), David Bentley (Tottenham), Jermaine Jenas (Tottenham)Forwards: Theo Walcott (Arsenal), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Jermain Defoe (Portsmouth), Emile Heskey (Wigan). Im well happy Theo Walcott is in. Awesome player in my opinion. Not too bothered that Owen isn''t in. Very over-rated in my opinion. A shadow of the player he used to be.[/quote]Capello is clueless... [/quote]I agree. Capello''s done little so far to suggest it''s anything but the same old, same old. Gerrard & Lampard in in MF again...useless again. Heskey?? Beckham still there?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smudger 0 Posted September 1, 2008 [quote user="Rupethebear"]Smudger you clown how come you weren''t picked!! [/quote]They ccould of done a hell of a lot worse... and quite frankly the FA have nearly every time they try to fill the managerial hot seat.Like you my friend and the managers they pick, the FA have no balls!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rupethebear 0 Posted September 1, 2008 Well you know the answer Smudger, send your one man demonstration to the FA!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites