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Originally posted by fastmp3 i think Sven should forget about Rooney and call somebody else

I agree. It's moronic to have in the squad a player that will only be fit by the knockout stage and on top form probably only around the time of the final.

However that's not even England's biggest problem IMO, what they really need is to get that midfield to work, Owen and Crouch aren't crap. Sometimes strikers without a great reputation do great at big tournaments, there was Schillaci in 1990, or say Nuno Gomes in Euro 2000 scoring crucial goals when he was supposed to be a backup.

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Originally posted by paranoik0 I agree. It's moronic to have in the squad a player that will only be fit by the knockout stage and on top form probably only around the time of the final. However that's not even England's biggest problem IMO, what they really need is to get that midfield to work, Owen and Crouch aren't crap. Sometimes strikers without a great reputation do great at big tournaments, there was Schillaci in 1990, or say Nuno Gomes in Euro 2000 scoring crucial goals when he was supposed to be a backup.

Shit man, I've seen Crouch many many times, the guy just can't score to save his own life. You're right though, he will receive precious balls from Becks and Co. so if he can nail 1 or 2 every now and then that should be more than enough if England's defense keep it together.

I think their midfield is the best one in the WC, and that's where England's chances rely on in my opinion. Lampard-Gerrard will have the chance to prove themselves as natural leaders of this squad, it's their turn to step up.

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Where would we be without our badgers?

Gay

Sounds more like a new G&D track.

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Exactly

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Originally posted by luisjb82 I think their midfield is the best one in the WC, and that's where England's chances rely on in my opinion. Lampard-Gerrard will have the chance to prove themselves as natural leaders of this squad, it's their turn to step up.

They have the best midfielders, but not the best midfield, not at all. They don't fit each other.

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Yeah, we all know that T&T have the best midfield.

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Trinidad & Tobago lost to Wales yesterday with 2-1. They're really bad.

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Originally posted by zoric Trinidad & Tobago lost to Wales yesterday with 2-1. They're really bad.

exactly! What makes you think Trinidad Tobago or even Paraguay will score on England's defence? Robinson is a good goalie too! Yes, rooney is out but against those two teams, Owen and Crouch should plenty of offensive opportunities. Sweden has always been a tester for England and I could see a loss or draw there perhaps....but there is no doubt in my mind that England and Sweden are going through to the 16s.

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"No offense, but you're stupid"

Paraguay is underrated and they should be taken more seriously. They're a great team for sure, so watch out for them.

Yeh, Paraguay is kind of underrated in my opinion... but they are not used to the type of european defenses England and Sweden have.

I hate Paraguay anyways lol so I hope they don't make it through

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