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Originally posted by CharlotteSometimes
There are a few surprises in there. It's nice to see Chris Kirkland called up, though I don't think he'll get a game. Jamie Carragher is the best defender in the Premiership, but I can't see him getting a start, either. Sven seems to prefer wannabe wingers like Cole or glory-seeking target men like Ferdinand. Warnock doesn't stand much chance unless there are injuries in the squad, but he'll play his heart out as always if he's given the chance.
The midfield is a little unusual, too. If Sven has finally seen the light as far as David James is concerned, then why persist with playing Beckham - especially as captain? He hasn't had a single good game in an England shirt since the Greece match, and Gerrard would do a far better job. I'm not sure about Carrick, Hargreaves is useless, and Richardson I've not seen enough of to have any real opinion.
Hopefully, Owen will be back where he belongs by Wednesday, and that should ensure that he's hungry and on top form. Not sure about Bent or Johnson, though.
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I was a little suprised with a few inclusions and all, not your typical Sven squad but I guess with the injuries he has had to call up some different players, I am glad James got dropped as any player that is not prepared for a match should not be called up again and Glen Johnson is not good enough.
A few fitness doubts in Gerrard, Terry and Wright-Phillips so there is a chance that he may start with Carragher which would be great as he can always be relied upon. Hargreaves would proably take Gerrards place much to my dismay, he should not even be in the squad, he done nothing when he has played for England. Carrick always impresses me, very mature perfomer for Spurs and he did well playing for England in the summer. Richardson could do with leaving Manchester United as his chances of playing are limited with Giggs and Ronaldo ahead of him in the pecking order, he did really well at West Brom last season and he looks a good prospect.
Owen is going to miss the Wales game so Defoe will proably start with Rooney, I think Defoe is a top quality striker so he won't have any trouble starting in place of Owen. As for Johnson and Bent, I am not sure that Johnson is England class but he does score quite a few goals albeit a lot come from penalties and Bent has really impressed me this season and deserves his place. I would have proably picked an older player instead of Johnson, maybe Andy Cole or even Teddy Sheringham.