simplythebest 11,453 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Stoke's Ryan Shawcross and Tottenham's Aaron Lennon have been recalled to the England squad for the World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Poland in October.Uncapped centre-back Shawcross fills the space vacated by John Terry, who has retired from the national side.Winger Lennon returns after a two-year absence.Ryan Shawcross factfile Named in an England squad for the first time in March 2010 against Egypt, but was an unused substitute Born in Chester but grew up in Flintshire, Wales Played schoolboy football for Wales but won an England Under-21 call-up in 2008 against the Republic of Ireland Manager Chris Coleman tried in vain to get Shawcross to commit for Wales in July 2012Celtic goalkeeper Fraser Forster, 24, is called up for the first time, while Wayne Rooney returns.Celtic manager Neil Lennon wrote on Twitter: "Well done Fraser Forster - it's fantastic recognition for him and Celtic....he thoroughly deserves this."Coach Roy Hodgson opted against recalling 33-year-old Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, who has not played for England since 2011.Manchester United striker Rooney missed the victories over Moldova and Ukraine in the first two qualifiers due to a leg injury sustained against Fulham.Shawcross, who turned 25 on Thursday, was named in former coach Fabio Capello's squad for the friendly against Egypt in March 2010, when he was an unused substitute.He turned down the opportunity to play for Wales last month, having qualified through five years' compulsory education in the country.Fraser Forster factfile Joined the Newcastle United academy in 2005, but in six years never played a first-team game Enjoyed loan spells at Stockport County, Bristol City, Norwich City and Celtic before signing a permanent Celtic deal in June 2012 Named Norwich's players' player of the year after helping them to the League One title in 2009/10 Won the Scottish Cup with Celtic in 2010/11 and the Scottish Premier League in 2011/12"I'm delighted for Ryan - I've seen him get better and better," Stoke chairman Peter Coates told New new New new bbc Radio Stoke."He's one of the best central defenders in the Premier League. It's also great for the football club. This gives the club prestige and shows we've got good players here."Left-back Kieran Gibbs, who has impressed for Arsenal in the opening month of the season, replaces Chelsea's Ryan Bertrand.Lennon, who has not played for England since the 2010 World Cup, boosts the midfield, with Liverpool's Steven Gerrard suspended for the match against San Marino.Birmingham's Jack Butland, who was part of England's Euro 2012 squad, has been released to the Under-21s for their European Championship play-off with Serbia.England's senior team play San Marino at Wembley on Friday 12 October and face Poland in Warsaw on Tuesday 16 October.England squadGoalkeepers: Fraser Forster (Celtic), Joe Hart (Manchester City), John Ruddy (Norwich)Defenders: Leighton Baines (Everton), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Kieran Gibbs (Arsenal), Phil Jagielka (Everton), Glen Johnson (Liverpool), Joleon Lescott (Manchester City), Ryan Shawcross (Stoke), Kyle Walker (Tottenham)Midfielders: Michael Carrick (Manchester United), Tom Cleverley (Manchester United), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Adam Johnson (Sunderland), Aaron Lennon (Tottenham), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), James Milner (Manchester City), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal), Theo Walcott (Arsenal)Forwards: Andy Carroll (West Ham), Jermain Defoe (Tottenham), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Danny Welbeck (Manchester United) http://www.New new bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19828475No doubt they'll be plenty of creaming East End way, even though he's clearly just making up the numbers for one squad, England are very short on goalkeepers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goianegra 4,702 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I've not seen him play since we were in the SPL, but I always thought he was pish. Maybe he has improved, but still... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdasyn 431 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Whenever I've seen him he's been decent. He was terrible in his first season with them but I thought he was better last season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek1872 548 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 HHe is far from pish. He is an average keeper. Doubt he will play. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 72,705 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 He was howling in Moscow.He's a big fucking diddy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goianegra 4,702 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Can mind he pulled off an absolutely brilliant save against us in the cup final. Credit where it's due. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 72,705 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Can mind he pulled off an absolutely brilliant save against us in the cup final. Credit where it's due.Was a right good save but AM made those on a gamely basis for us. Lurch will never be more than a 3rd choice pick to boost numbers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza27 15,336 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 big ugly bastard Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thommo 708 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 He is shite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 110,238 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Was a right good save but AM made those on a gamely basis for us. Lurch will never be more than a 3rd choice pick to boost numbers.Him and Rooney are only picked to keep the English FA as an equal opportunities employer Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Sasac 164 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Genuinely don't think I've seen him make a world class save. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,682 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Shawcross to replace Terry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek1872 548 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Genuinely don't think I've seen him make a world class save.one was posted on here already Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 Shawcross to replace Terry. Shawcross is a good player, the Ramsey situation clouds his reputation somewhat.Not as good as John Terry, can't think of any English CB that is though tbh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek1872 548 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Shawcross is a good player, the Ramsey situation clouds his reputation somewhat.Not as good as John Terry, can't think of any English CB that is though tbh.Rio Ferdinand Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 Rio Ferdinand Past it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek1872 548 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Past it.long time ago Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,821 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 He's improved quite a lot and England are short on good keepers, so I'm not surprised. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose1975 1,287 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 what is this, a "lets all blow fosters trumpet" thread..........the guys a fucking fud, he didnt look world class to me when we stuck three past him at ibrox last season Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Hopefully the camera will pan to the bench on matchday and catch him belting out God Save the Queen like his life depends on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLights 2,526 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Championship keeper. Too clumsy and awkward to be any better than that. Would barely make the Scotland squad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
centenarystand 2,229 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 He's only there to "haud the jaikets". Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasa_Papac_No1_Fan 605 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 forster HAHAHAHAHA. wonder if the taigs will support england now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanther22 474 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 he'll turn up at the squad meetings and no cunt will know who he is - i can see him getting a few signed shirts tho before they realise who he is - wonder if he knows the words to the national anthem.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goianegra 4,702 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Championship keeper. Too clumsy and awkward to be any better than that. Would barely make the Scotland squad.To be fair, they took a GK that had only ever played in League 2 to the Euro's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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