Sterling and Lallana both have to start, there shouldn't even be an argument against it, personally i wouldn't start Rooney in the first game.
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I'd be stunned if Milner doesn't start.
Bring Raheem on as a sub against tired legs to hit them on the break.
I saw Green a little bit last year, talented player. A bit like Ibe.
Still, I think not picking Donovan is a bone-headed move and just shows that Klinsmann is a poor manager (without Jorgi Loew whispering in his ear). Experience and class usually shines through at the big stage; if you pick less talented players based on something so fickle as domestic form there is big risk that "form" will evaporate under the spotlight of a big tournament and all you will be left with is a less talented player.
Stunned is a bit strong aint it? think i know where you are coming from though because of who the manager is, I hope to see it the other way around and to see England start positively on the front foot, Sterling to start and get at Italy with his pace and skill from the off, hes too good to leave out, use Milner to come on later and help see out the game if England are winning.
Chamberlain and even Welbeck are quick and can come off the bench if needs be, tbh i wouldn't complain if Sterling and Chamberlain started, just feel that pace and those players with pace is Englands biggest threat and a massive positive to have it available so it has to be used, Hodgson must surely recognise this.
The last World Cup there was zero pace in that team and look what happened, Capello made a huge blunder not taking Walcott.
Klinsmann built his managerial reputation on revitalising an ageing (to say the least) Germany squad. I would guess that he has been hired to do exactly the same thing for America.
Dropping players like Donovan is probably why his superiors hired him in the first place. No doubt he promised to bring through the next batch of young American players and mould them into a formidable team.
I'm not arguing that's the right thing to do, but I'd guess it's what he is expected to do.
Rafael van der Vaart the latest World Cup absentee through injury.
[article=https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/football-injured-van-der-vaart-world-cup-dutch-101423075--sow.html]Capped 109 times for his country, the 31-year-old Hamburg midfielder suffered the injury at a training camp for the Brazil tournament on Tuesday with KNVB saying he was not expected to recover in time to participate in the finals.
Van der Vaart sat out training on Monday because of a fever before conducting a individual session on Tuesday while the rest of his team mates were preparing to leave the Algarve at the end of the camp.
It was during this session that he was injured but the extent of the tear only confirmed after medical examination in Amsterdam on Wednesday.
The former Ajax, Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder competed at the last two World Cup finals and was expected to a play a major role for the team in Brazil.[/article]
Lars Bender was the previous one.
[article=https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/football-injured-van-der-vaart-world-cup-dutch-101423075--sow.html]Capped 109 times for his country, the 31-year-old Hamburg midfielder suffered the injury at a training camp for the Brazil tournament on Tuesday with KNVB saying he was not expected to recover in time to participate in the finals.
Van der Vaart sat out training on Monday because of a fever before conducting a individual session on Tuesday while the rest of his team mates were preparing to leave the Algarve at the end of the camp.
It was during this session that he was injured but the extent of the tear only confirmed after medical examination in Amsterdam on Wednesday.
The former Ajax, Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder competed at the last two World Cup finals and was expected to a play a major role for the team in Brazil.[/article]
Lars Bender was the previous one.
the 2010 one
Paul Scholes: England have to play like Liverpool if they're to win the World Cup
Published: 07:15, 29 May 2014 | Updated: 10:18, 29 May 2014
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Manchester United legend Paul Scholes says England need to play like Liverpool if they are to have any chance of winning the World Cup.
Scholes, who won 66 England caps between 1997 and 2004, urged Roy Hodgson to have five Liverpool players in his starting XI and go for it, avoiding 'dull 0-0 draws'.
The 39-year-old wrote on his Paddy Power blog: 'It would be refreshing for England to adopt Liverpool’s attacking mentality in Brazil. Really go for it. That means certainly four, and possibly five, Liverpool players in the England starting XI against Italy.
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Take it as red: England must play like Liverpool to win the World Cup, says Paul Scholes
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'I’d definitely start with Steven Gerrard, Daniel Sturridge, Jordan Henderson and Raheem Sterling. The question mark is Glen Johnson at right back.
'It’s probably Phil Jones’ best position right now, even though Jones could still develop into a great centre half. Johnson is a touch better going forward, but it’s a tight call.'
Despite all that attacking talent, Scholes believes England's key player could be Jordan Henderson.
The Liverpool midfielder, who has been superb since his running style was criticised by Scholes' former manager Sir Alex Ferguson, has become an integral part of the national squad despite having won just eight caps.
Daniel Sturridge scoring in super slo-mo during England training
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Middle men: Scholes would like to see Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson play in midfield for England
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Kneesy does it: Gerrard celebrates scoring the goal to send England to the World Cup
But Scholes insists: 'Henderson is a diamond of a lad who’s best described as "workmanlike". He’s a player others appreciate having around them on the pitch.
'He’ll sacrifice himself for the attacking talent in a team like Liverpool. I’m not sure he’s what you call "world class", but Henderson could be key to England controlling the ball and using it effectively.'
Scholes did slam the decision not to take his former United midfield partner Michael Carrick, adding that the omission makes it even more vital that captain Steven Gerrard stays fit.
The Old Trafford legend believes Gerrard is the only person who can perform the 'quarterback role' and thinks England will struggle if the skipper is injured.
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Mistake: Scholes says Roy Hodgson was wrong not to pick Michael Carrick
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Driving force: Scholes says England have made a mistake not choosing Michael Carrick (left), who has instead been going to events such as the Monaco Grand Prix and meeting the likes of Sebastian Vettel
'Not bringing Michael Carrick is a mistake,' wrote Scholes. 'If there’s an injury to Gerrard nobody jumps out to replace him, assuming Roy will play "the Liverpool way". I don’t see Henderson, Frank Lampard or Jack Wilshere playing that role.
'At a certain age, you can’t bomb forward any more. You learn to stay back and dictate a match. That’s the big difference between Steven and Frank Lampard, for example. I’m not sure Lampard has the ability to control a game. He’s always someone who’s up trying to score goals.'
'England’s success in the group stages hinges on Gerrard staying fit.'
- Former Man United midfielder urges Roy Hodgson to play five Liverpool players in starting XI
- Steven Gerrard, Jordan Henderson, Glen Johnson, Daniel Sturridge and Raheem Sterling should all start in Brazil
- Scholes calls Henderson 'a diamond' and says he could be vital
- Scholes wants England to progress from the negative football they played four years ago
- Dropping Michael Carrick was a mistake, according to the ex-England man
Published: 07:15, 29 May 2014 | Updated: 10:18, 29 May 2014
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Manchester United legend Paul Scholes says England need to play like Liverpool if they are to have any chance of winning the World Cup.
Scholes, who won 66 England caps between 1997 and 2004, urged Roy Hodgson to have five Liverpool players in his starting XI and go for it, avoiding 'dull 0-0 draws'.
The 39-year-old wrote on his Paddy Power blog: 'It would be refreshing for England to adopt Liverpool’s attacking mentality in Brazil. Really go for it. That means certainly four, and possibly five, Liverpool players in the England starting XI against Italy.
VIDEO Scroll down to watch Daniel Sturridge scoring in super slo-mo
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Take it as red: England must play like Liverpool to win the World Cup, says Paul Scholes
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Going from strength to strength: Daniel Sturridge will lead the line for England as he does for Liverpool
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The fast show: Raheem Sterling will attack with pace and skill with England as he did for Liverpool
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Former star: Scholes played 67 times for England between 1997 and 2004, scoring 14 goals including this one against Croatia at Euro 2004
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'I’d definitely start with Steven Gerrard, Daniel Sturridge, Jordan Henderson and Raheem Sterling. The question mark is Glen Johnson at right back.
'It’s probably Phil Jones’ best position right now, even though Jones could still develop into a great centre half. Johnson is a touch better going forward, but it’s a tight call.'
Despite all that attacking talent, Scholes believes England's key player could be Jordan Henderson.
The Liverpool midfielder, who has been superb since his running style was criticised by Scholes' former manager Sir Alex Ferguson, has become an integral part of the national squad despite having won just eight caps.
Daniel Sturridge scoring in super slo-mo during England training
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Middle men: Scholes would like to see Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson play in midfield for England
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Kneesy does it: Gerrard celebrates scoring the goal to send England to the World Cup
But Scholes insists: 'Henderson is a diamond of a lad who’s best described as "workmanlike". He’s a player others appreciate having around them on the pitch.
'He’ll sacrifice himself for the attacking talent in a team like Liverpool. I’m not sure he’s what you call "world class", but Henderson could be key to England controlling the ball and using it effectively.'
Scholes did slam the decision not to take his former United midfield partner Michael Carrick, adding that the omission makes it even more vital that captain Steven Gerrard stays fit.
The Old Trafford legend believes Gerrard is the only person who can perform the 'quarterback role' and thinks England will struggle if the skipper is injured.
Sturridge: I just have to play my natural game in Brazil
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Mistake: Scholes says Roy Hodgson was wrong not to pick Michael Carrick
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Driving force: Scholes says England have made a mistake not choosing Michael Carrick (left), who has instead been going to events such as the Monaco Grand Prix and meeting the likes of Sebastian Vettel
'Not bringing Michael Carrick is a mistake,' wrote Scholes. 'If there’s an injury to Gerrard nobody jumps out to replace him, assuming Roy will play "the Liverpool way". I don’t see Henderson, Frank Lampard or Jack Wilshere playing that role.
'At a certain age, you can’t bomb forward any more. You learn to stay back and dictate a match. That’s the big difference between Steven and Frank Lampard, for example. I’m not sure Lampard has the ability to control a game. He’s always someone who’s up trying to score goals.'
'England’s success in the group stages hinges on Gerrard staying fit.'
Fuck you Scholes. What about Flanno? It should be 6.
World Cup - Scholes: England should copy Liverpool
An English core helped Liverpool come within a whisker of winning the Premier League last season, and Steven Gerrard, Raheem Sterling, Jordan Henderson, Daniel Sturridge and Glen Johnson were rewarded for their form in the campaign by being called up to the England World Cup squad.
Scholes, who won 66 caps, admires the attacking style of play Liverpool have adopted under Brendan Rodgers and he thinks all five Reds players should start for England in their World Cup opener against Italy.
"It would be refreshing for England to adopt Liverpool's attacking mentality in Brazil. Really go for it," the former Manchester United midfielder wrote on his Paddy Power blog. "That means certainly four, and possibly five, Liverpool players in the England starting XI against Italy on June 14.
"South Africa in 2010 was so negative with boring draws. Nothing seemed to happen. England fans, and myself as an England fan, would rather 3-all games than dull, nil-nil draws. I'd love to see Roy be brave enough to play like Liverpool (or Man United teams of the past).
"The thing I admired most (about Liverpool) was the swagger of their play and how they terrorised opponents, which reminded me of United at their best."
Scholes' former manager Sir Alex Ferguson revealed in his autobiography that he did not sign Henderson for Manchester United because he was concerned his running style would cause him problems later in career. Scholes, however, believes Henderson is a "diamond of a lad".
"He's a player others appreciate having around them on the pitch," Scholes added. "He'll sacrifice himself for the attacking talent in a team like Liverpool. He's not what you call 'world class', but Henderson could be key to England controlling the ball and using it effectively."
The only player in the Liverpool quintet who Scholes thinks may not be up to the job is Johnson.
"The question mark is Glen Johnson at right back," Scholes said. "It's probably Phil Jones' best position right now, even though Jones could still develop into a great centre half. "Johnson had just two assists for Liverpool last season so did not provide a genuine attacking threat, whatever the perception."
Scholes is positive about England's chances of doing well in Brazil, but he is worried about a lack of cover for Gerrard, who turns 34 on Friday.
Scholes thinks 35-year-old Frank Lampard lacks the energy and discipline to carry out the deep-lying playmaker role Gerrard has now assumed for club and country. He thinks Roy Hodgson should have therefore included his former team-mate Michael Carrick in his 23.
"Not bringing Michael Carrick is a mistake," the 39-year-old said. "If there's an injury to Gerrard nobody jumps out to replace him, assuming Roy considers the Liverpool approach. I don't see Henderson, Frank Lampard or Jack Wilshere playing Gerrard's role.
"At a certain age, you can't bomb forward any more. If you have the talent, you learn to stay back and dictate the pace of a match, and your game. That's the big difference between Steven and Lampard, for example. "I'm not sure Lampard has the ability to control a game. He's always someone who's up trying to score goals."
An English core helped Liverpool come within a whisker of winning the Premier League last season, and Steven Gerrard, Raheem Sterling, Jordan Henderson, Daniel Sturridge and Glen Johnson were rewarded for their form in the campaign by being called up to the England World Cup squad.
Scholes, who won 66 caps, admires the attacking style of play Liverpool have adopted under Brendan Rodgers and he thinks all five Reds players should start for England in their World Cup opener against Italy.
"It would be refreshing for England to adopt Liverpool's attacking mentality in Brazil. Really go for it," the former Manchester United midfielder wrote on his Paddy Power blog. "That means certainly four, and possibly five, Liverpool players in the England starting XI against Italy on June 14.
"South Africa in 2010 was so negative with boring draws. Nothing seemed to happen. England fans, and myself as an England fan, would rather 3-all games than dull, nil-nil draws. I'd love to see Roy be brave enough to play like Liverpool (or Man United teams of the past).
"The thing I admired most (about Liverpool) was the swagger of their play and how they terrorised opponents, which reminded me of United at their best."
Scholes' former manager Sir Alex Ferguson revealed in his autobiography that he did not sign Henderson for Manchester United because he was concerned his running style would cause him problems later in career. Scholes, however, believes Henderson is a "diamond of a lad".
"He's a player others appreciate having around them on the pitch," Scholes added. "He'll sacrifice himself for the attacking talent in a team like Liverpool. He's not what you call 'world class', but Henderson could be key to England controlling the ball and using it effectively."
The only player in the Liverpool quintet who Scholes thinks may not be up to the job is Johnson.
"The question mark is Glen Johnson at right back," Scholes said. "It's probably Phil Jones' best position right now, even though Jones could still develop into a great centre half. "Johnson had just two assists for Liverpool last season so did not provide a genuine attacking threat, whatever the perception."
Scholes is positive about England's chances of doing well in Brazil, but he is worried about a lack of cover for Gerrard, who turns 34 on Friday.
Scholes thinks 35-year-old Frank Lampard lacks the energy and discipline to carry out the deep-lying playmaker role Gerrard has now assumed for club and country. He thinks Roy Hodgson should have therefore included his former team-mate Michael Carrick in his 23.
"Not bringing Michael Carrick is a mistake," the 39-year-old said. "If there's an injury to Gerrard nobody jumps out to replace him, assuming Roy considers the Liverpool approach. I don't see Henderson, Frank Lampard or Jack Wilshere playing Gerrard's role.
"At a certain age, you can't bomb forward any more. If you have the talent, you learn to stay back and dictate the pace of a match, and your game. That's the big difference between Steven and Lampard, for example. "I'm not sure Lampard has the ability to control a game. He's always someone who's up trying to score goals."
Scholes knows the score, not sure about the Jones opinion though, Johnson is still the best out of a bad bunch and should start the tournement.
Personally glad to see the back of that plodder Carrick, if Gerrard gets injured then change the system.
Personally glad to see the back of that plodder Carrick, if Gerrard gets injured then change the system.
Slur Alex not going to be happy with Scholes praise of Henderson there...
Quite, and you can be sure Scholes knew that before he went into print with it. Interesting.
Thats why its worth listening to what Scholes has to say, he seems to cut through the shit and say it how it is, i appreciate that from a pundit instead of them being clueless or skirting around issues by giving diplomatic answers because they dont want to offend anyone/certain people.
Haven't seen any bias from him creep into it, just honest opinions, when many in the media were making excuses for Moyes he didn't.
Haven't seen any bias from him creep into it, just honest opinions, when many in the media were making excuses for Moyes he didn't.
If the season was cut in half you would be hard pushed to find a player that played better than Sterling in the 2nd half of the season, its still a bit of a shock how good he was.
I'ld love it if he tore up the World Cup, hes on his way to superstar status anyway so he just as well hurry up the process.
Pirlo is the man who makes Italy tick. Give him time and space to dictate the game, then they will dominate possession and move the ball easily into our weakest areas, the defence.
This is why Raheem should start at the tip of a diamond. Going three up top is a massive gamble that will leave us exposed, and we are a certainty to concede goals easily.
GlenJo-Jagielka-Cahill-Baines
Gerrard
Hendo Wilshire
Sterling
NRooney Studge
There is my starting XI with Rooney able to float back should we be under pressure.
This is why Raheem should start at the tip of a diamond. Going three up top is a massive gamble that will leave us exposed, and we are a certainty to concede goals easily.
GlenJo-Jagielka-Cahill-Baines
Gerrard
Hendo Wilshire
Sterling
NRooney Studge
There is my starting XI with Rooney able to float back should we be under pressure.
I know a few didn't have either in their starting line up. Not everyone watches enough of us to change their minds on Henderson or understand how good Sterling has become.
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