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Looking at England's first choice squad, on a regular basis, you'll see that the midfield and defence is pretty much sorted. But the attack never seems to be the same. Of course, Michael Owen is given a starting role, but he lacks a goal-scoring partner, and has done ever since Shearer quit the international scene.
Of course, there is Heskey, who has been making regular appearences, but he just hasn't been consistant enough! And his form is nothing like what we saw in his first full season at Liverpool. And Hekey has been critisised, as he cannot produce this form at the highest level, putting his England place into more doubt.
Robbie Fowler has also become a strong candidate for the no.9 spot, and he's shown brilliant form for Leeds this season. But he apparently doesn't get on too well with Owen, and therefore probably isn't the ideal partner.
Kevin Phillips is also rated very highly, but he's failed to prove his goal-scoring abillity at international level, just like Heskey. And because he's only scoring goals week-in week-out for a team of Sunderland's abillity, he doesn't quite get the recongnition he deserves.
Andy Cole is also in a similar position, but his place in the 2002 World Cup squad was in doubt, due to a lack of games at Old Trafford. He's since then joined Blackburn to find his form, and get into the 23-man squad. This may be his last World Cup chance, due to his age, but with just the 1 international goal, his chances look slim.
Aside from these four, there isn't really anyone else who could even be close to a suitable partner for Michael Owen. Alan Shearer was ideal, and lead the team well through thivk and thin. With quallities that Owen lacks (like heading and strength) he has proven that the 2 are still England's ONLY strike-partnership!!
I think he should come back, and it's not too late for him to make it to Japan and South Korea, as a player. With a manager like Sven, it can only go well. Even if it's just for this summer, he should return, as he's a player we'll DEFINITLEY need to succeed!!
He is a wicked player with experience at the highest level. He will beable to hold the ball up well for Owen, play through balls onto Owen's runs and will beable to link up with Beckham on the right to provide him with passes for his perfect crosses!
My player for the no.9 shirt is SHERINGHAM!!!!
Another player you haven't mentioned is Bellemy, I think he is partly English?
He has got the speed and touch like Owen and would beable to partner Owen anyday!
I also don't think that either Heskey, Phillips or Alan Smith have proven that they're right for the job.
YOu could argue that it might be unfair on the other strikers, seeing as Shearer was not involved in getting England to the world cup...But Shearer has been a loyal servent to England over the years and deserves his place in the England side should he choose to come out of International retirement this one last time.
Looking at England's first choice squad, on a regular basis, you'll see that the midfield and defence is pretty much sorted. But the attack never seems to be the same. Of course, Michael Owen is given a starting role, but he lacks a goal-scoring partner, and has done ever since Shearer quit the international scene.
Of course, there is Heskey, who has been making regular appearences, but he just hasn't been consistant enough! And his form is nothing like what we saw in his first full season at Liverpool. And Hekey has been critisised, as he cannot produce this form at the highest level, putting his England place into more doubt.
Robbie Fowler has also become a strong candidate for the no.9 spot, and he's shown brilliant form for Leeds this season. But he apparently doesn't get on too well with Owen, and therefore probably isn't the ideal partner.
Kevin Phillips is also rated very highly, but he's failed to prove his goal-scoring abillity at international level, just like Heskey. And because he's only scoring goals week-in week-out for a team of Sunderland's abillity, he doesn't quite get the recongnition he deserves.
Andy Cole is also in a similar position, but his place in the 2002 World Cup squad was in doubt, due to a lack of games at Old Trafford. He's since then joined Blackburn to find his form, and get into the 23-man squad. This may be his last World Cup chance, due to his age, but with just the 1 international goal, his chances look slim.
Aside from these four, there isn't really anyone else who could even be close to a suitable partner for Michael Owen. Alan Shearer was ideal, and lead the team well through thivk and thin. With quallities that Owen lacks (like heading and strength) he has proven that the 2 are still England's ONLY strike-partnership!!
I think he should come back, and it's not too late for him to make it to Japan and South Korea, as a player. With a manager like Sven, it can only go well. Even if it's just for this summer, he should return, as he's a player we'll DEFINITLEY need to succeed!!