England XI for Estonia

Ol' Steve is going to trot out the same XI as he did against Brazil.

http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Sto ... 46,00.html

I like Shorey continuing to fill left back but to leave out either Crouch, or Rooney, or both, is a poor choice for a team that needs offensive threats.

 

Preemptive: I realize Rooney is suspended, however, when he returns I believe McC should play him and Crouch up front and adjust accordingly thereafter. I thought Benetiz gaffed when he didn't bring Crouch in earlier during the CL final, and I think Mr. McClaren should put Crouch on for at least a half. Owen has barely returned, and would be better placed as a substitute. Smith should be nowhere in the first XI, even with Rooney suspended. Jermaine Dafoe is a better choice up front in my rambling opinion.

 

Re: RE: England XI for Estonia

I along with every Liverpool supporter under the sun would agree with that.

 

RE: Re: RE: England XI for Estonia

Yes, Crouchy does look like a retarded ostrich, but he is a fantastic striker and I can't name another player in the world who can cause the same problems for defenses that he can. (Jan Koller is a stretch) McClaren is making a mistake by leaving him out of the starting XI, but there is enough talent up top to get a result against Estonia though.

I read on Sky or the BBC earlier that Dyer was going to be the starting RB. Bit of a stretch for me. Not where I would have him play. Odds are fat frank will be right along the greatest player in england's side, which shouldn't continue.

Prediction... England 2-0 Estonia



My prediction for the Brazil game was perfect until Diego had to go nip a goal at the death. Those Bremen lads I tell ya.