Group C (England, Algeria, Slovenia, USA! USA! USA!)

[peekay]

On Wednesday, Manchester United striker Rooney expressed confidence that England would beat Algeria to move within touching distance of the last 16.

"Against Algeria we can not be at our best and win the game," said the 24-year-old.

When asked what he knew about England's opponents, Rooney replied: "Not much. Belhadj from Portsmouth, but I don't really know much more about them. I'm sure the manager will point out their strengths and weaknesses to us."

[Shaggy]

Ok. I think there were about 4 or 5 England players who put in an equally abject performance, while the rest were just ****. Probably Heskey, Lampard, Rooney, Terry, Johnson. I am not going to argue with you about whether they were equally garbage, or slightly different levels of garbage. I think we pretty much agree. All garbage

It was remarkable how every single quality player made one **** up after another. You're waiting for one player to spark, I thought it was gonna be Gerrard as he it least tried to make things happen, but every one of them made basic **** ups repeatedly. Johnson, Barry, Lampard, Rooney, Heskey, Terry....in reality it was probably an extremely dull game, as nothing really happened, but I was captivated and engrossed in how unbelievably wank they were. We've all seen loads of dross England performances but I don't think I've ever seen it as bad as that. Amazing. Good players, a couple of great ones, and a great manager. And they serve up that!

[McDermotX]

They've got to change the shape now. Gerrard off Rooney, Joe Cole left, Lennon right.

Well defo go with Gerrard playing off Rooney.......not sure about Lennon though, he hasn't done anything to warrant being a professional footballer with his performances, let alone in the first 11.
Having said that, options are extremely limited for the right side, so .

[paulg]

About the only area we weren't outnumbered in was defence. Which is probably why we kept passing back to James.

[lancinleeds]

Team for final group game anyone?

James

Johnson
Dawson
Terry
Cole

Gerrard
Barry
J Cole

Defoe
Crouch
Rooney

Any takers? ...thought not

[Shaggy]

Well defo go with Gerrard playing off Rooney.......not sure about Lennon though, he hasn't done anything to warrant being a professional footballer with his performances, let alone in the first 11.
Having said that, options are extremely limited for the right side, so .

Exactly, I wanted to replace him but there's nothing better waiting in the wings. SWP, no way. Maybe Joe Cole on the right?

[paulg]

Having said that, options are extremely limited for the right side, so .

Options are limited everywhere. If the first 11 are crap, there isn't a lot on the bench to change things. Lennon and SWP are similar. Carrick is crap. Crouch & Defoe are about all we have.

[CJ]

i thought it couldnt get worse

i have just watered the garden and come back

that **** corden talking to that **** terry

oh cordon your everyones best mate arent you everyone loves you **** OFF

[Kenneth]

About the only area we weren't outnumbered in was defence. Which is probably why we kept passing back to James.

I wouldl suggest that this was because we were out number in MF and had no outlets, and that Carra and Terry were the particularly unskillful CB pairing.

[paulg]

Oh yeah, Cole. Cole should start on the left.

Operation - I agree with your points about formation, having thought about it.

[Shaggy]

Options are limited everywhere. If the first 11 are crap, there isn't a lot on the bench to change things. Lennon and SWP are similar. Carrick is crap. Crouch & Defoe are about all we have.

Yep and then you look at Spain. I know they lost and all that but they're obviously ace, and their second string would have a good run at winning this. Reina in goal, Arbeloa, Marchena, couple of other blokes, Fabregas, Mata, Pedro, Navas, Torres , Llorente

[McDermotX]

On Wednesday, Manchester United striker Rooney expressed confidence that England would beat Algeria to move within touching distance of the last 16.

"Against Algeria we can not be at our best and win the game," said the 24-year-old.

When asked what he knew about England's opponents, Rooney replied: "Not much. Belhadj from Portsmouth, but I don't really know much more about them. I'm sure the manager will point out their strengths and weaknesses to us."

Excellent preparation........how much is Capello on ?
Has had 2 years to find a No.1....failed
Has relied on a injury ravaged CB partnership, and then brought in a sicknote as next best option.........failed
Hasn't copped on to Heskey or how best to utilize Gerrard........failed.

Surely if England don't win this thing....he was to walk

[Kenneth]

Exactly, I wanted to replace him but there's nothing better waiting in the wings. SWP, no way. Maybe Joe Cole on the right?

If he can't get a game on the left as the only real left midfielder in the squad, he's not going to get a game on the right.

[paulg]

i thought it couldnt get worse

i have just watered the garden and come back

that **** corden talking to that **** terry

oh cordon your everyones best mate arent you everyone loves you **** OFF

Cordon is the TV equivalent of Terry. One decent TV Show and he's everywhere. Now nothing he does can do any wrong.

[Shaggy]

Cordon is the TV equivalent of Terry. One decent TV Show and he's everywhere. Now nothing he does can do any wrong.

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