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One player from England's past in this Squad
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Gazza for me. As a AFM linkig this fast and young team. And providing a dribling option unlike Scholes
I was saying during the Colombia match that a prime Carrick would really suit this team. Doing the Henderson role, just better.
I know he never shone for England, but if we could somehow getting him playing like he did at his peak for us, he would really suit this England team. He would also add a level of composure that's missing.
I know he never shone for England, but if we could somehow getting him playing like he did at his peak for us, he would really suit this England team. He would also add a level of composure that's missing.
Good thread, I would say a Scholes for Henderson is an easy choice. Second choice for me would be Hoddle for Dele would be interesting also.
We need a midfielder. There's only one answer to that. Bobby Charlton. Never mind the best English midfielder ever, hes arguably the best midfielder ever.
He could do better things on training than Messi could.
In that set up I'd go for Owen over Shearer.
This team is dying for someone like Scholes who is calm on the ball and is willing to build play patiently.
Joe gets a lot of stick because of how highly his team mates rated him. He was no Messi but on his day he was pretty damn good!
Chris Waddle for Sterling
It's the midfield that's lacking for me and the link to the striker. Big toss up between Bobby Charlton or Scholes.
But behind the striker is where we lack a world class player also, so I'd pick a prime Wayne Rooney, he'd be lethal.
But behind the striker is where we lack a world class player also, so I'd pick a prime Wayne Rooney, he'd be lethal.
Scholes to give England some deeper in midfield passing and creativity makes sense.
Kinda feel like Lampard would find ways to score goals playing off Kane if he was playing instead of Alli, though. Also Ashley Cole over Young/Rose would really strengthen the side defensively, probably more than upgrading Maguire to a player like Rio or Terry.
Kinda feel like Lampard would find ways to score goals playing off Kane if he was playing instead of Alli, though. Also Ashley Cole over Young/Rose would really strengthen the side defensively, probably more than upgrading Maguire to a player like Rio or Terry.
Clearly not Scholes. He was a great player for us but not for England.
A Bobby Charlton, a Duncan Edwards, or Bryan Robson would elevate the team so much more.
A Bobby Charlton, a Duncan Edwards, or Bryan Robson would elevate the team so much more.
Paul Scholes ..
Gazza for a bit of excitement
In all seriousness, David platt in the Alli role
The thought of Gazza picking the ball up in the same areas as Sterling, Lingard or Alli....
Kane would have 3 or 4 more goals this tournament!
Kane would have 3 or 4 more goals this tournament!
Scholes.
Late 90s Scholes behind Kane instead of Sterling and we'd score more.
Peak Gascoigne would also be fine, and his drive to win would be a huge lift in tense situations like last night when Colombia drew level. He'd be like a second captain.
Peak Gascoigne would also be fine, and his drive to win would be a huge lift in tense situations like last night when Colombia drew level. He'd be like a second captain.
If England plays like Pep's Barca's tiki-taka, having a young advanced midfielders Scholes, peak B2B Scholes and veteran DLP Scholes in 3 midfield step up, would dominate everyone and even it would make Brazil look like Stoke City.
Wouldn't be my first pick but was thinking yesterday how useful Carrick would be in this system given how shit Henderson is. Bobby Charlton would be my pick.
Paul Scholes easily and don't put him on the wing. England lack control in the midfield , they need someone genius to do so.
Peak Rooney for obvious reasons. Sterling can go.
Peak Beckham for Trippier.
or Prime Carrick for Henderson.
Peak Beckham for Trippier.
or Prime Carrick for Henderson.
The are that needs improving the most is midfield. So I would choose carrick instead of Henderson. A peak carrick would work wonders in this squad.
Very good call, as is Robson. Both would be really well suited to this team.
I think peak John Barnes would be amazing in the Sterling role too.
Considering your squad's newly found proficiency at scoring penalties, my vote goes to Pete Shilton, just to give your opponents a fighting chance.
But seriously, I'd say Gazza for Sterling or skinhead Beckham for Henderson.
But seriously, I'd say Gazza for Sterling or skinhead Beckham for Henderson.
Peter Beardsley. This team is lacking a creator in the final third.
Can only be Scholes
Southgate wants to play a possession based game, there's only one English midfielder who fits the bill. Paul 'Sat Nav' Scholes.
Southgate wants to play a possession based game, there's only one English midfielder who fits the bill. Paul 'Sat Nav' Scholes.
Hoddle would have been ok too
Michael Owen bursting onto the scene 98’ WC. Replacing Raheem Smalling
Proper, thumping centre half for me. Maybe Sol Campbell or (a fit) Ledley King. Midfield also fairly shite of course too, but a proper defender is lacking more I think.
He was king of England’s worst ever era.In with this man to replace Sterling!
Would love to see a peak, rampant Rooney in this side playing the position Sterling has been playing.
Bobby Charlton is the obvious choice though.
Bobby Charlton is the obvious choice though.
Nobby Stiles
Bryan Robson to energise the midfield/link up to attack and lead.
Scholes.
Lots of energy and movement in this England side but lacks someone who can dictate.
Lots of energy and movement in this England side but lacks someone who can dictate.
Gascoigne without a doubt.