Tonight's Internationals

[livvy145]

1-1 N. Ireland - Healy

[carrsim]

Mmmm, but how long can he stay fit?

he'll probably have a twinge until 2 weeks before the next england game

bobby's record is in sight after all

[Dhav]

£9m is good value for a fit player of Owen's calibre, he is an excellent finisher but he is too reliant on a big man like Heskey to create the space for him, hold the ball up for him etc.

He is quite limited all things considered, finishing prowess excepted.

[Kenneth]

Owen needs a foil, and him and heskey still means goals.

[Dhav]

he'll probably have a twinge until 2 weeks before the next england game

bobby's record is in sight after all

I used to feel sorry for him seeing as how his career has gone down the pan.

But seeing him tonight and considering how being at Newcastle is allowing him to concentrate solely on his international career which is probably what he wants and is more than happy with, the last thing he needs is any sympathy

[Kilteragh]

Chances of Lampard getting back in the team after these two displays?

[carrsim]

Owen needs a foil, and him and heskey still means goals.

only for owen though

[Dhav]

Owen needs a foil, and him and heskey still means goals.

It means goals for Owen, and the thankless task of doing all the donkey work for Heskey

[carrsim]

Chances of Lampard getting back in the team after these two displays?

surely none? barry has been immaculate in 2 games and has 3 assists.
stevie is playing within himself for me but still pisses all over the chavvy fatty

[Kenneth]

Chances of Lampard getting back in the team after these two displays?

Barry isn't really good enough, but a player of his ilk, who helps keep posession, can tackle a bit is preferable to Lampard. Carrick, again pretty average, or Hargreaves would be a better choice along side stevie. People have been saying it for ages but it might actually happen now, fingers crossed.

[Red_Al_77]

Chances of Lampard getting back in the team after these two displays?

Knowing McLaren he'll put him back in straight away. Any other manager would keep Barry and SG. They compliment eachother well.

[spud_gun]

0-0 half time between France and Scotland.

[carrsim]

Knowing McLaren he'll put him back in straight away. Any other manager would keep Barry and SG. They compliment eachother well.

that's the key. they seem to understand each others game, whereas stevie and frank look like total strangers when they play- maybe stevie's comment about being good mates with barry (and he bigs him up in his book as well) carries some weight in this case- ie stevie also thinks lampard is a c*** like the rest of us.

hargreaves is just a headless chicken for me.

[dww]

surely none? barry has been immaculate in 2 games and has 3 assists.
stevie is playing within himself for me but still pisses all over the chavvy fatty

Barry isn't really good enough, but a player of his ilk, who helps keep posession, can tackle a bit is preferable to Lampard. Carrick, again pretty average, or Hargreaves would be a better choice along side stevie. People have been saying it for ages but it might actually happen now, fingers crossed.

Honestly think Barry has been brilliant today. He has always offered an option to the player in possession and has kept the ball exceptionally. He is good with set pieces as well which is a real asset.

[Red_Al_77]

Barry isn't really good enough, but a player of his ilk, who helps keep posession, can tackle a bit is preferable to Lampard. Carrick, again pretty average, or Hargreaves would be a better choice along side stevie. People have been saying it for ages but it might actually happen now, fingers crossed.

On the basis of what?