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Capello names squad for June World Cup qualifiers
Fabio Capello
By Jemma Tappenden
May 25 2009
Fabio Capello has names his squad for next months World Cup qualifiers. The 24 man squad includes Gary Neville, who is the surprise in the pack after not having featured for England since 2007. Neville has won 85 caps for England so far, and if he plays next month he could equal Kenny Sansom's record of 86 caps for a full back.
Paul Robinson is expected to be picked as England's number one choice keeper - he hasn't featured for England since October 2007 when Steve McLaren's England side were beat by Russia in a Euro 2008 qualifier. David James is absent from the squad with a shoulder injury. Paul Green and Scott Carson are the other named keepers.
The full squad is as follows:
Keepers:Scott Carson (West Bromwich Albion), Robert Green (West Ham United), Paul Robinson (Blackburn Rovers)
Defence: Wayne Bridge (Manchester City), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Glen Johnson (Portsmouth), Joleon Lescott (Everton), Gary Neville (Manchester United), John Terry (Chelsea), Matthew Upson (West Ham United)
Midfield: Gareth Barry (Aston Villa), David Beckham (AC Milan loan from LA Galaxy), Michael Carrick (Manchester United), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Theo Walcott (Arsenal), Shaun Wright-Phillips (Manchester City), Ashley Young (Aston Villa)
Strikers: Carlton Cole (West Ham United), Peter Crouch (Portsmouth), Jermain Defoe (Tottenham Hotspur), Emile Heskey (Aston Villa), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
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Carlton Cole and Heskey? That will strike fear into the opposition.
With those strikers in the squad i would be tempted to just play rooney up front on his own!
With those strikers in the squad i would be tempted to just play rooney up front on his own!
Our strikforce is second to none as the most overrated in the world. Willie is spot on it is depressing. I would play Gerrard just behind Rooney.
It's appalling really that that is the 'best' we have got. Rooney is class there is no disputing. But agree totally on Heskey and Cole, and surely I can't be the only one that gets completely frustrated everytime Crouch makes an appearance?
Agree with Dave, Gerrard and Rooney up front. which should release Lampard to play as he does for Chelsea. And he won't be clashing with Stevie G in midfield.
Crouch, Heskey and Cole should not be anyway near an International Squad. How English Football is missing A decent centre forward. It seemed at one stage we had an abundance, ie Sutton, Shearer, Sherringham, Fowler etc etc. Nothing has followed these guys Why ? Ok we have Owen but what the hell has happened to him since joining Newcastle ?
Crouch, Heskey and Cole should not be anyway near an International Squad. How English Football is missing A decent centre forward. It seemed at one stage we had an abundance, ie Sutton, Shearer, Sherringham, Fowler etc etc. Nothing has followed these guys Why ? Ok we have Owen but what the hell has happened to him since joining Newcastle ?
Owen appears to have gone down with something.
If Sylvan ebanks Blake scores in the premiership he must surely a be future contender for the squad?
A big if of course but his championship record is incredible,and alot of his goals were stunning finishes made by himself.
Them flashy Brazilians wont know how to defend against his rather largelardy bottom.
If Sylvan ebanks Blake scores in the premiership he must surely a be future contender for the squad?
A big if of course but his championship record is incredible,and alot of his goals were stunning finishes made by himself.
Them flashy Brazilians wont know how to defend against his rather large
Hopefully there is some up and coming talent up front. Ebanks-Blake has a lot to prove before he is even in contention.
Owen seems to be plagued with injury problems, but surely he is worth a shot? Capello doesn't seem to think so.
Owen seems to be plagued with injury problems, but surely he is worth a shot? Capello doesn't seem to think so.
Agree Crouch shouldn't be near the first team, we lack decent strikers badly. Dread to think if Rooney gets injured.
Jermaine Beckford call up?
Jermaine Beckford call up?
At least Beckford knows how to score goals! Although I think Ebanks-Blake has to come first in the pecking order! 
Leeds Warrior as a Leeds fan i would rather see Becks up front than Heskey or Crouch he certainly doesn't miss the net very ofton. I also think we should look at players like Sylvain Ebanks Blake if he does it in the Prem which i hope he does (i actually like wolves) As Willie says Crouch and Co. shouldn't be anywhere near the England squad.
How old is Beckford Warrior ?
Super Kev would do a better job than Crouch and co.
Super Kev would do a better job than Crouch and co.
Actually that is a fair point - Kevin Phillips is on fire (still) and hes only the same age as Beckham. Why not?
Ebanks-Blake has missed a couple of penalties this season - still can't grumble at his total tally though, and the guy is young enough to make a serious impact if he can pull it together in the prem.
You like Wolves Dave??? Thats a first lol, we don't get many people say that!
Ebanks-Blake has missed a couple of penalties this season - still can't grumble at his total tally though, and the guy is young enough to make a serious impact if he can pull it together in the prem.
You like Wolves Dave??? Thats a first lol, we don't get many people say that!
Becks is 26. I dont' think he will have a chance to play for England to be honest. He can hit the net and make goals from anything, but he is a greedy player and has a bad first touch and the rest of his game isn't great except scoring
I said the thing with the penalty because he missed the one vs Millwall, i don't i nkow it! 
It must be annoying to have finished 8 points clear of the team that finally went up? I dislike the playoffs for that very reason. Thankfully we didn't need them this year.
Ebanks-Blake has just turned 23, so I suppose he has time to make an impact.
Ebanks-Blake has just turned 23, so I suppose he has time to make an impact.
Yeah it is and we did double of Scunny 
, but rather them go up then Millwall, we can get revenge on Millwall now by doing double over them next season.
Ever-hopefull
, but rather them go up then Millwall, we can get revenge on Millwall now by doing double over them next season.
Ever-hopefull
Got to be aint yer? God only knows what will happen to us next season. Some heavy thumpings and an inevitable relegation I suppose!
Just do double of Man U and Chelsea for us and i will happy . I also quite like Wolves so next season i will be hoping you stay up.
. I also quite like Wolves so next season i will be hoping you stay up.
Cheers Lee 
Nice to know we're not hated quite everywhere!
I think a double over Utd and Chelsea might be pushing it lol. Although we managed a 1-0 win over Utd at Molineux last time, so who knows eh!
I'm surprised you haven't bounced back up yet - you seem to just miss out every time.
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Nice to know we're not hated quite everywhere!
I think a double over Utd and Chelsea might be pushing it lol. Although we managed a 1-0 win over Utd at Molineux last time, so who knows eh!
I'm surprised you haven't bounced back up yet - you seem to just miss out every time.
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Nothings impossible look at Hull and some of results they got! Ah, well most fans will enjoy us being down here, always next season - i said that last time 
But you'll be there again next season, as we all will!
Hull had some amazing results at the start of the season. They only just saved their bacon in the long run though.
Mind you, I'd take that this time next year to be honest.
Hull had some amazing results at the start of the season. They only just saved their bacon in the long run though.
Mind you, I'd take that this time next year to be honest.
I hate Hull, I hate Sunderland etc, etc, Only joking of course.
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Warrior i think Becks is good but sometimes i wonder if with the amount we create in home games (He doesn't score away) anyone could get that amount. As for Wolves good support and have some good young players.
Phillips has been good but not England quality anymore same with Beckford unless there scoring week in week out in the prem they arn't going to get in the England team.
Phillips has been good but not England quality anymore same with Beckford unless there scoring week in week out in the prem they arn't going to get in the England team.
Yeh yeh lol. I DETEST stoke lol. Where are the porcelain pony makers on SportNetwork lol.
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True Dave. Thats why for the life of me I can't understand the inclusion of Cole/Heskey/Crouch.....what on earth is going on?
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God knows but have faith in "The Don" he hasn't let us down and i think even these strikers should do a job for the 2 games but when were in a tournament we need better
Agree - so far so good with Capello as far as I'm concerned - and dare we say it? That qualification for the World Cup looks a good prospect? Hopefully we have time to find some better resources!
I love the passion he shows, Sven, Mclaren watch how it should be done. And i think that is why English fans have taken to him.
Carlton Cole is improving all the time - not the finished article though of course.
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they dont like it." P Kenyon.
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they dont like it." P Kenyon.
Been around a few clubs already for his age. Remember when he came on the scene at Chelsea, he looked like a right prospect.
Cole's a decent striker but shouldnt and will never be more than a squad player who'll only ever play very occassionaly for England.
(IMO, of course)
(IMO, of course)
And agree with that PK. The same should be said of Crouch etc, Heskey should be no where need the squad. But like we have said Nothing else is around. Owen ? Done nothing wrong at International level. And if Heskey is to be included why not him ?
Maybe so mate.
Crouch has scored a lot of goals for England (albeit against rather poor opposition at times) and being fair to him he got 16 goals for Pompey this season, which isnt far off Torres or Adebayor (who got 16) and is actually more than Tevez or Berbatov! (Not saying he's better than any of the other strikers of course).
Heskey shouldn't be in the squad as you've said. Owen could obviously do very well for England but he'd be picked on past merit, reputation and goals wouldnt he. Would that be fair on the likes of Crouch or Defore if someone like Owen who's hardly played and hence hardly scored any over the past couple of seasons was picked over them?
As you said there isnt really anyone else around though. And a good striker upfront to partner Rooney wouldn't go amiss! Walcott will be ready to play upfront in a season or two
Crouch has scored a lot of goals for England (albeit against rather poor opposition at times) and being fair to him he got 16 goals for Pompey this season, which isnt far off Torres or Adebayor (who got 16) and is actually more than Tevez or Berbatov! (Not saying he's better than any of the other strikers of course).
Heskey shouldn't be in the squad as you've said. Owen could obviously do very well for England but he'd be picked on past merit, reputation and goals wouldnt he. Would that be fair on the likes of Crouch or Defore if someone like Owen who's hardly played and hence hardly scored any over the past couple of seasons was picked over them?
As you said there isnt really anyone else around though. And a good striker upfront to partner Rooney wouldn't go amiss! Walcott will be ready to play upfront in a season or two
I have said for a long while, Why isn't he pushed through the middle ? How come he spends life on the wing ? is that where Wenger sees him playing in the future do you think ?
Mind you Henry started out on the wing.
Agree with your comments on Owen. It just p...s me off to see the likes of Heskey etc included in the squad.
Mind you Henry started out on the wing.
Agree with your comments on Owen. It just p...s me off to see the likes of Heskey etc included in the squad.
I reckon Wenger will start playing him through the middle more next season mate, he thinks Walcott needs to stock up a bit and learn to get past players. He's getting better definitely and his final ball is better than what it used to be. He's a big miss when we haven't got him.
I agree with you on the whole mate, if England are to win something definitely need to better than the likes of Heskey, Crouch or Carlton Cole.
I agree with you on the whole mate, if England are to win something definitely need to better than the likes of Heskey, Crouch or Carlton Cole.
Was just looking down the league at clubs, And English strikers. Boy it's depressing. Agbong la @#$%&, Bent, Defoe (i actually like) There really isn't anything about.
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Again Pk, Never fit long enough to have an opinion. Johnson have just found but think he was a one year flash in the pan at Palarse.
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Yeh Johnson's sh*te.
Ashton's talented but never ever fit.
Agbonlahor did well first half of the season but then really faded away (I'm sure your really fond of him). Caused us problems with his pace.
Bent (
) is mediocre and Defoe () aint too bad to be fair.
As you said there's not enough decent strikers about at all.
Who'd you pick to play with Rooney out of the lot.
I'd pick Walcott, with Rooney just behind him. He'd definitely get behind the centre backs and Rooney could pick him out like he did against Croatia and that'd work alright IMO.
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Ashton's talented but never ever fit.
Agbonlahor did well first half of the season but then really faded away (I'm sure your really fond of him
). Caused us problems with his pace.
Bent (
) is mediocre and Defoe () aint too bad to be fair.
As you said there's not enough decent strikers about at all.
Who'd you pick to play with Rooney out of the lot.
I'd pick Walcott, with Rooney just behind him. He'd definitely get behind the centre backs and Rooney could pick him out like he did against Croatia and that'd work alright IMO.
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