Originally Posted by cw1984

When Rooney plays in that role for us he has Ronaldo et all all up there too support him. For England you are required to hold the ball up. Something he's not the best at.

Gerrard plays that role for Liverpool and has been pants most of this season.

Hargreaves and Barry can definately play that role.

When Cole plays that role for England he isnt as effective as he is for Chelsea. Maybe it has something to do with our front man not being Didier Drogba?