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I don't think England can make it to the semi-final rounds of the World Cup. Their midfield are too new for the international zone. Gerrard is a good midfielder but is not experienced enough to face the blistering midfields of Italy and France.England can't depend on their Beckham all the way. Neither can they always depend on Owen or Scholes all the way. I think that Italy, with the likes of Cannavaro, Totti, del Piero and Inzaghi can make it. They lost to France of 2-1 by two stupis goals.
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In a word: NO.
Argentina or Italy.
Argentina or Italy.
You only have to look at the Greece game to see that England wont make it.
England heavily rely on Beckham and Owen, and without these tow the team does not perform well at all.
Argentina all the way.
England heavily rely on Beckham and Owen, and without these tow the team does not perform well at all.
Argentina all the way.
I think England can make it, but only if they get very lucky, and I'm not talking about in the actual competition. Basically we need three of the young players, looking to break into the squad in the next three months, to play out of their skin and force their way in.
If you remember, four years ago Michael Owen was an unknown, he had hardly played a senior game for England, and yet his form for Liverpool in his first senior season was so sensational that he forced his way, first into the squad, then into the first-team.
In my view there are a few people who can do this. In my view Alan Smith and Robbie Fowler are the only two strikers in the country, apart from Owen, who can play at international level. (I don't count Sheringham, because after this tournament he won't be playing for England, and I don't think he will last an entire season and the tournament as well). If Fowler gets his thumb out of his posterior he could be the answer, but I would love to see Smith get a chance to play. Cole and Phillips have had their chances, Heskey never seems to play well for England, (and hasn't scored for over two months).
On the left of midfield, the enigma that is Steve McManaman still causes us problems. He plays there for Madrid, plays well, gets an England shirt on, and loses it. I think there are a few England youngsters who could claim this position. David Dunn has shown he can play there, Joe Cole could, as could Chadwick. One of them needs to make Sven's mind up for him.
Finally at left-back, Ashley Cole or Wayne Bridge. Two very inexperienced players, but I think Cole will get the nod for playing in Europe with his club, although Bridge is probably the better longer term prospect.
So, if we get lucky, and three of these all have a storming season, charge into the first-team and Sven picks them, then I think we could get to the semi's, or even further. The draw looks to favour us by making us one of the top 8 seeds, so why not?
If you remember, four years ago Michael Owen was an unknown, he had hardly played a senior game for England, and yet his form for Liverpool in his first senior season was so sensational that he forced his way, first into the squad, then into the first-team.
In my view there are a few people who can do this. In my view Alan Smith and Robbie Fowler are the only two strikers in the country, apart from Owen, who can play at international level. (I don't count Sheringham, because after this tournament he won't be playing for England, and I don't think he will last an entire season and the tournament as well). If Fowler gets his thumb out of his posterior he could be the answer, but I would love to see Smith get a chance to play. Cole and Phillips have had their chances, Heskey never seems to play well for England, (and hasn't scored for over two months).
On the left of midfield, the enigma that is Steve McManaman still causes us problems. He plays there for Madrid, plays well, gets an England shirt on, and loses it. I think there are a few England youngsters who could claim this position. David Dunn has shown he can play there, Joe Cole could, as could Chadwick. One of them needs to make Sven's mind up for him.
Finally at left-back, Ashley Cole or Wayne Bridge. Two very inexperienced players, but I think Cole will get the nod for playing in Europe with his club, although Bridge is probably the better longer term prospect.
So, if we get lucky, and three of these all have a storming season, charge into the first-team and Sven picks them, then I think we could get to the semi's, or even further. The draw looks to favour us by making us one of the top 8 seeds, so why not?
I don't think England can make it to the semi-final rounds of the World Cup. Their midfield are too new for the international zone. Gerrard is a good midfielder but is not experienced enough to face the blistering midfields of Italy and France.England can't depend on their Beckham all the way. Neither can they always depend on Owen or Scholes all the way. I think that Italy, with the likes of Cannavaro, Totti, del Piero and Inzaghi can make it. They lost to France of 2-1 by two stupis goals.
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