OneDavidCooper 2,505 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I too would select Micah ahead of Glen Johnson. However, i think that Roy shares the same concerns as his predecessor about Micah's positional sense and concentration levels. He is prone to switching off and does sometimes get himself in bad positions defensively, Its the reason why he was swiched from centre half to right back in the 1st place. I fully expect Micah to be in Hodgson's post Euro 2012 squads but for now I don't think he trusts him defensively. Mind you, Johnson is even weaker defensively.Carrick is a player I like technically but I do think he's lacked presence when playing for England. He often looks over awed for manyoo to me as well but its particularly prominent when playing for his country. He also reacted badly to being away for 6 weeks at the last world cup. Apparently, there was nothing wrong with his attitude and he didn't complain or anything but he apparently struggled with being away for home and was a subdued character around the squad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
messiah10 58 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Anyone think there will be any surprises for it?Grant Holt?Jordan Henderson?Frazier Campbell?the last 2 suggestions are just ridiculousand no there wont be any suprises Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
messiah10 58 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 It's far from the best squad that England could muster. What on earth are Carroll, Downing and Barry doing there? And why isn't Crouch in the squad - he may not be elegant but he's a handful and knows where the net is.those 3 are in the proper squad.omfgi know he has just won league at city but barry is so overrated imowhat does he do? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza27 15,283 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 He's hardly played the second hald of the season under RDM ?a good enough reason for him not to go then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottBF2 3,540 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 those 3 are in the proper squad.omfgi know he has just won league at city but barry is so overrated imowhat does he do?Everything.Poorly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,803 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Barry's had a good season. He's a good passer of the ball and tackler, but he's not very mobile. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfc1990 1,140 Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 the last 2 suggestions are just ridiculousand no there wont be any suprisesHenderson is on standby, Parker isn't fully fit so it wasn't so ridiculous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCstuart 317 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 How Gareth Bale isn't in the squad is beyond me, mind boggling! someone... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneDavidCooper 2,505 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I think Gareth Barry is an enigma for many supporters.However, every England mamnager of recent years picks him, all the top managers rate him and all his team-mates rate him. He's a pro's player. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneDavidCooper 2,505 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 How Gareth Bale isn't in the squad is beyond me, mind boggling! someone... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfc1990 1,140 Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 How Gareth Bale isn't in the squad is beyond me, mind boggling! someone...I saw someone post this on Twitter, and I'm pretty sure he was being serious! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 The squad is fine for what is available, England fans making a big deal over it really need to get real about what their pool of players are capable of. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,361 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Barry's had a good season. He's a good passer of the ball and tackler, but he's not very mobile.This. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfcfraserrfc 262 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 a good enough reason for him not to go then?Probably all the more reason to take him - probably fresher and fitter than the rest and has a point to prove. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yata 161 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Barry doesn't need to be mobile if england are playing a 4-2-3-1 with holding midfielders, him and parker would be my two deep midfielders in ANY england squad.The times barry has looked exposed has been when he is played out of position or by himself.I also rate Carroll highly, thought he was brilliant at newcastle but has taken a while to get into a stride at liverpool (fitness and the way the team have set out not to play to his advantages)I think he is hitting form at the exact right time and he would be my first choice striker for england for the next 5-6 years if he continues this way Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneDavidCooper 2,505 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Barry doesn't need to be mobile if england are playing a 4-2-3-1 with holding midfielders, him and parker would be my two deep midfielders in ANY england squad.The times barry has looked exposed has been when he is played out of position or by himself.I also rate Carroll highly, thought he was brilliant at newcastle but has taken a while to get into a stride at liverpool (fitness and the way the team have set out not to play to his advantages)I think he is hitting form at the exact right time and he would be my first choice striker for england for the next 5-6 years if he continues this wayGreat post. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goianegra 4,682 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 How pathetic is this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 It's fake. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfcfraserrfc 262 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 How pathetic is this?Embarrassing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneDavidCooper 2,505 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 It's fake.Just like Rio in-fact Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfcfraserrfc 262 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 if real Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Carrick not being in there is mind-boggling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneDavidCooper 2,505 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Carrick not being in there is mind-boggling.I think I'm right in saying that he's not appeared for England for over 24 months. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goianegra 4,682 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Embarrassing.Agreed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goianegra 4,682 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 If it's real. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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