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Fabio Capello Squad Selection... England Vs Czech Republic

brett williamsAug 16, 2008

Current Squad: Joe Hart, Robbo, James, Wayne Bridge, Ashley Cole, Rio, Johnson, JT, Wes Brown, Woodgate, Upson, Barry, Lamps, Stevie G, Becks, Carrick, Joe Cole, Bents, Downing, Walcott, Roo, Heskey, Defoe...

Absentees from previous Capello squads: Wheater, Jenas, Young, Gabby, Warnock, Hargreaves, Owen, SWP, Lewis, Jagielka, Crouch, Ashton, Carson, Kirkland, Green, Lescott, Richards, Huddlestone

What more can Darren Bent do?! I don't understand the lad is in top form... He is finding the net on aĀ consistentĀ basis, although Capello snubbed Defoe when he was playing quality football at the end of Pompeys campaign as well.

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Perhaps Capello is in his own world when it comes to selecting and commenting on the English strikers. He claims that España have the best strikers in the world, (I won't argue this) Villa and Torres are absolute quality, but why doubt the likes of Peter Crouch, Darren Bent, Jermain Defoe, Dean Ashton and Gabriel Agbonlahor.

Peter Crouch 28 caps 14 goals... Wayne Rooney 43 caps 14 goals...Ā 

I would have selected Young instead of Becks, Crouch for Heskey, Bent or Walcott for Rooney... whats the deal with that virus anyways, we know Wayne has quality but give him a break.

We expect too much from him sometimes right?! I suppose the match against Newcastle will prove if he is fit for August 20th.

Young can deliver a damn fine cross, and the lad is brilliant when he is involved with set pieces. Bentley is another up and coming winger that should get a cap before Mr LA LA land loving David Beckham. (I have all the respect in the world for him, by the way) old man Becks is stalling the international progress of David Bentley/Ashley Young and it's a damn shame.

Peter Crouch once again 28 caps 14 goals... Emile Heskey 45 caps five goals. I don't understand this nonsense.

On aĀ side-note, Dean Ashton and his injuries are heartbreaking! I mean who doesn't feel bad for the lad?

Theo Walcott is going to be a legend for the three lions. (HOPEFULLY!) Liverpool vs Gooners April 8th 2008... Walcott took the ball from deep inside his side of the pitch dribbled, jumped and ran past four Liverpool players like it was a jog through the park then set up Adebayor for an easy finish.

If that is what is to come from Walcott... be prepared for defenders to be facedown on the pitch 20 yards behind speedy Theo and his magic touch. Unless he turns into an Aaron Lennon... Another young lion that needs more time!

Ben Foster... England number one!!!... again injuries and a lack of first team experience are hindering his growth, but the quality is obvious. He will bring many trophies if he stays at United.

Finally, Micah Richards will put "own goal" Gary Neville where he belongs... at homeĀ watchingĀ highlights on Sky Sports. If you watched the Euro 2008 qualifiers you understand what I mean...

Thanks for reading and or commenting my first football article on Bleacher Report.

PS:Capello if you read this (haha)... JT is our captain!!

Ole ole ole ole England, England!

Remember Wembley '66

Cheers.

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