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Originally Posted by Poppy
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England has problems they need to figure out quick. They miss Gareth Barry dearly and having Lampard w/ Gerrard in the middle isn't working. IMO, the US have gained much more confidence/momentum from this match then England.
That being said, I am glad we are playing Slovenia first. Something tells me Algeria is going to be coming out guns blazing, after losing their first.
Go USA!
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Englands biggest problem is egos, pure and simple. Frank Lampard is an outstanding footballer for Chelsea, but not for England. It seems that Steven Gerrard is constantly being pulled out of position in order to accomodate Lampard. I personally would have the England midfield like this
Joe Cole wide left, Aaron Lennon wide right, Gareth Barry defensive midfielder and Steven Gerrard with a free role, like he gets at Liverpool. Lampard for me would be benched until he can let go of his over inflated ego.
I also think that Emile Heskey does create chances for Rooney and his midfielders, but I don't think he creates enough to be given the start every game, he is very poor at scoring, the chance he had one on one, if that was Crouch, Rooney, Defoe, hell even Darren Bent who was left at home, England go on and win the game.
I love it tho, I hope Capello keeps making the mistakes, the media is already turning on him, todays papers are calling him "Mad" "Insane" "Lost it" etc. 1 damn game and he is villified already.
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