Football Focus

[Annette Curtain]

In all honesty, i'm suprised he's lasted this long.

Who's on the Maybe List ?

Netts

[Chippy Minton]

Perfect job for Mourinho's ego - big club with history that has underachieved, but with cash to spend and still able to (just about) attract top players because of their past.

[Alan Medic]

StraferJack Wrote:

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> twitter essentially - but from sources who tend to

> be reliable on this sort of thing

Which sources Jack?

[Jah Lush]

Alan Medic Wrote:

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> StraferJack Wrote:

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> > twitter essentially - but from sources who tend

> to

> > be reliable on this sort of thing

>

> Which sources Jack?

Joey Barton? :))

[Parkdrive]

Roy Hodgson has left Ferdinand out his squad completely. Fine. But why include Terry? Bit of a cop out Roy I'm afraid. Nice to see the Ox is being given a chance to show what he can do. Not a bad squad overall, and th fact that nobody really expects Englnad to do wekk MIGHT actually work in thier favour. Comments EDFers?

[El Pibe]

England doesn't exactly have strength in depth does it.

That's not an attacking line up to make the world quake with fear either is it.

[Undisputedtruth]

I don't feel inspired by the selection but pleased to see the Ox.

I'd guess Terry was chosen for his experience. Should England qualify for the next two rounds then they should face Spain but have no chance in beating them. I think it would have been better to blood more youngsters in preparation for the world cup.

[Chippy Minton]

First eleven is ok, but like EP says, God help us if anyone gets injured.

Jordan Henderson on standby! We better pray Parker is fit in time!

[Otta]

Not as many new faces as I thought there would be, but pleased to see AOC in there, and pleased he's made Gerrard captain (and hope it will make him up his game in an England shirt).

Not so pleased to see Downing in there, and amazed Carroll has gotten in to the squad off the back of a couple of good performances at the arse end of the season!

[El Pibe]

I dunno, given Roy's proclivities I think he could fit neatly into the side better than he has done at Liverpool.

He's yet young and unproven but I think with interntaional experience he could be really good and he's the sort of striker that actually can give pause for thought to a defence.

[Otta]

Agree whole heartedly, just a bit surprised. I hope he plays, does well, and starts next season full of confidence...

[Otta]

Ha ha, just saw this on BBC

Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler

on Twitter:

"Ah well.....there's always the Olympic

squad, I'll keep soldiering on.. #3lionsonourshirt"

[maxxi]

Good to see the Ox get called up - mistake taking Terry - he will try and boss things as though he's still captain which could be disastrous for morale (again) and push Gerrard back into his normal England shell.

Oh, and he's a racist c*nt.

[Jah Lush]

There's not much flair in there though there does seem to be a dearth of creative midfield players in England these days and I'm puzzled as to how Downing still gets in the squad. I'd have much rather seen Adam Johnson instead.

[maxxi]

Carroll obviously in for set pieces in place of Crouch - don't know if he'll feature much after Rooney returns unless he plays really well..

Surprised Joe Cole didn't get a call from the man who signed him for Liverpool, but maybe that's why - even though he's not had a bad season in France... (Harry would have picked him)... surely a better stand-by than Henderson?

[Parkdrive]

Jah Lush Wrote:

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> There's not much flair in there though there does

> seem to be a dearth of creative midfield players

> in England these days and I'm puzzled as to how

> Downing still gets in the squad. I'd have much

> rather seen Adam Johnson instead.

I dunno how Downing gets into ANY squad. Hopeless.

[Chippy Minton]

Dalglish now officially gone at Liverpool

[Otta]

On the day that Hodgson announces his first England squad. Funny old game.

[Alan Medic]

I don't understand why Gerrard is Capt. As Capt. he is a certain starter and I don't think his form has been too good. I like the guy but I wonder is he past it.

[murphy]

A shame to see so many of the same old faces in the squad but not really many better players to put in. The problem is Wilshere, Cleverley and maybe Rodwell were all injured so you have to stick with Gerrard, Barry, Lampard, hope Gerrard's form improves.

Could have had Sturridge in the squad rather than Downing and maybe Carrick rather than Barry. Crouch has never done it against the top teams, so Carroll is the best alternative.

Other than Rio v Terry I don't think there is much else to debate. Richards looks great but a few managers, including Mancini, seem to have their reservations.

Shame Harry didn't get the job but perhaps long term Hodgson is the better bet for English football.

[Annette Curtain]

Good for the OX

(I can only hope that all-round contaminant JT falls down an endless manhole of his own creation)

And Gerrard opens up a bit and all the others play well and Carri.....

Oh I give up....

Spain or Germany ?

Netts

[woodrot]

Dagleish gone - the red shite needs to snap up free agent Mikey Owen for your next old boy manager - maybe hes not racist enough though, but Im sure he will pick it up quickly, hes only 32

Actually, Paulo De Canio, that loveable old fascist rogue may be available soon, given his recent issues at Swindon - get in there quick before Chelsee snap him up - its rare that such a good fit comes along

etc

[maxxi]

Liverpool have been given permission by Wigan to talk to Martinez...

[Otta]

This is not going to be popular with the LFC hardcore!

[woodrot]

Otta Wrote:

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> This is not going to be popular with the LFC

> hardcore!

I am struggling to think of anything that would