England: Choose the Squad — Part II: The Midfield
If the situation on the front line vexes us because of the paucity of first-class choices, England’s midfield is hard to choose because there is so much truly worthy talent.
Beckham, Lampard, Gerrard, Cole — right there you’ve got a first selection as good as any in the world.
Toss in Shaun Wright-Phillips for proven pace on the touchline, and Michael Carrick as a holding mid (remember, you can use Jamie Carragher there as well, I think) and you suddenly find yourself choosing among an estimable group for the remaining two spots: Paul Scholes (NOT — retired, my bad), Owen Hargreaves, Nicky Butt, Kieran Richardson, Jermaine Jenas, Kieron Dyer.
For sure I’d take Becks, Lamps, Gerrard, Cole, SWP and Carrick. Jenas too, probably, if I’m worried about pace, which I am. So for number eight, I’d think about a hard man: Butt maybe?
Anyone else have another view on the matter? Anyone I’ve forgotten who deserves a chance?
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http://footiegirl.blogspot.com Jen
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Shawn
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http://footiegirl.blogspot.com Jen

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