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Post by Panda on Sept 7, 2007 18:08:22 GMT 1
A week of important games coming up...
England need 2 wins, Northern Ireland would love another 3 points against Latvia tomorrow, Scotland should beat Lithuania at home and the Republic need a result in Slovakia.
With so many injuries at the moment, England's starting XI is far from clear but McClaren has confirmed both Gerrard and Robinson will play tomorrow. Lampard's absence could be a blessing in disguise. Gareth Barry could get a chance alongside Gerrard if Hargreaves isn't fit to play. England need someone to cross the ball and in the absence of Beckham, Stewart Downing may start on the left with Joe Cole switching to the right or Shaun Wright-Phillips playing there if Cole is pushed forward to support Owen. There's been much talk of Heskey possibly playing with rumours Owen persuaded McClaren to call him up...
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Post by bugsbunysylvester on Sept 8, 2007 4:32:37 GMT 1
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Post by Razzle Dazzle on Sept 8, 2007 12:25:12 GMT 1
ive been calling for heskey to get a recall for 2 year. he might not score many but if he starts a game well he can scare the life out of any defence in the world.
we have world class players but the problem is we have no one up top who does the dirty work, bully defenders, win headers, make the ball stick. even simple things like score from a cross! i hope he plays because even if he dosent score or play that well i have a feeling the defenders will have to double up on him when the balls played forward leaving space for owen and whoever is making forward runs.
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Post by Panda on Sept 8, 2007 12:27:34 GMT 1
Rumoured line-up for England:
Robinson Richards A Cole Terry Ferdinand Wright-Phillips Gerrard Hargreaves/Barry (depending on whether Hargreaves is fit) J Cole Owen Heskey
We know the Owen-Heskey partnership can work. My main worry is will they get the service from Joe Cole and Wright-Phillips?
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Post by Matt Aloud on Sept 8, 2007 13:14:04 GMT 1
the next 5-6 days could see the end of McClaren but in all honesty I don't know who would replace him, seeming Allardyce (who is overrated) is new at Newcastle, Wenger just extended his contract, and so on... Fail to get 6 pts, and his position becomes well not very good ^_^ (and that's from a person who wanted McClaren to get the job last year )
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Post by Panda on Sept 8, 2007 15:55:52 GMT 1
Scotland 1-0 up at half-time against Lithuania.
Owen Hargreaves has been ruled out for England.
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Post by Robbie on Sept 8, 2007 16:18:31 GMT 1
I was tempted to place a bet on England to win 2-0 but in the end never got around to it. As long as we get 3 points, that is the main thing. A good performance would be a bonus, especially with what is seen as a weakened team.
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Post by Matt Aloud on Sept 8, 2007 16:27:14 GMT 1
Scotland 1-0 up at half-time against Lithuania. Owen Hargreaves has been ruled out for England. Lithuania have literally cheated their way back in with a dive for a penalty. Scotland 1 - 1 Lithuania
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Post by Anne-Marie on Sept 8, 2007 16:39:24 GMT 1
Scotland 2 - 1 Lithuania
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Post by bugsbunysylvester on Sept 8, 2007 18:26:49 GMT 1
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Post by Robbie on Sept 8, 2007 19:07:58 GMT 1
3-0 will do for me! It could have been more, but I'm happy with the final score.
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Post by bugsbunysylvester on Sept 8, 2007 19:23:03 GMT 1
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Post by Maximo Mark on Sept 8, 2007 19:39:49 GMT 1
What a game! A brilliant performance by England this evening, the first time since Euro 2004 that we've performed well against a decent side. Heskey was great, far better than Crouch ever is. Owen's goal was brilliant and Richards and SWP were superb on that right.
I do hope he goes unchanged for Wednesday, We'll lose if he brings in Crouch and Fat Frank
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Post by o on Sept 8, 2007 20:03:47 GMT 1
Good result, nice one.
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Post by Robbie on Sept 8, 2007 20:10:20 GMT 1
What a game! A brilliant performance by England this evening, the first time since Euro 2004 that we've performed well against a decent side. Heskey was great, far better than Crouch ever is. Owen's goal was brilliant and Richards and SWP were superb on that right. I do hope he goes unchanged for Wednesday, We'll lose if he brings in Crouch and Fat Frank What about Gerrard though? The reports say he was just substituted but it looked like he was in pain before he was substituted. On what foot is his toe problem? It looked like he was hit on his toe but I hope it was on the wrong foot...
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Post by Maximo Mark on Sept 8, 2007 20:11:18 GMT 1
I don't mind Lamps for Gerrard, but I don't want them together!!!
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Post by o on Sept 8, 2007 20:22:05 GMT 1
Russia will be tougher, but hopefully we can do it.
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Post by Razzle Dazzle on Sept 8, 2007 21:00:16 GMT 1
yeah lamps for gerrard, thats the only change he shud make
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Post by Earl Purple on Sept 8, 2007 21:06:36 GMT 1
Typical that England decide to play well today.
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Post by o on Sept 8, 2007 21:11:25 GMT 1
I have to say the Israelis were a bunch of moaning minnies today. Got what they deserved.
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