With New England boss Fabio Capello promising to pick players on form rather than reputation - it could mean a shake up in the England team.
Who knows - could this be the team for the 2010 World Cup?
ROBERT GREEN
The West Ham shot stopper has been in excellent form this season. Robinson, James and Carson have all had their chances and failed to impress. Also watch out for promising Man United keeper Ben Foster when he eventually returns from injury.
MICAH RICHARDS
One of the few bright sparks of McClaren's 2008 qualifying campaign. The Man City defender has pace and strength in abundance. Could be the natural replacement for Gary Neville or even force his way into the centre back spots.
JOHN TERRY
Despite recent speculation that his captaincy will be under threat under Capello, expect the Italian to stick with the man who England so badly missed in their crunch European Championship qualifiers.
RIO FERDINAND
Keeping his place on sheer ability and impressive performances in major tournaments in the past. Big game player, needs to keep his concentration up and cut out mistakes if he wants to stay in the team under the new manager.
LEIGHTON BAINES
The Everton man has shown potential playing for England Under 21s and may be one of those given his chance if Capello looks to integrate new blood. Once fit he needs to concentrate on his club form if he is to challenge the likes of Ashley Cole, Wayne Bridge, Nicky Shorey and club colleague Joleon Lescott for a place.
DAVID BENTLEY
Surely if he played for a more fashionable club Bentley would already be an England regular. Has been consistantly brilliant for Blackburn and deserves his chance on the right hand side.
STEVEN GERRARD
The inspirational Liverpool captain is one of those that most start to reproduce his club form on the international scene. Has struggled in recent England games and needs to find a new confidence to express himself under Capello.
OWEN HARGREAVES
The sort of holding midfielder Capello has frequently favoured in his teams. Beats the likes of Michael Carrick, Gareth Barry and Frank Lampard to his place based on his defensive capabilities.
ASHLEY YOUNG
The former Watford winger has been building a reputation for himself with his displays on the Aston Villa left. With Joe Cole in and out the Chelsea team and displaying a tendency to drift inside and leave the England side without width. Raw pace and a huge talent for the future.
WAYNE ROONEY
By a mile the best striking talent England have to chose from - the trouble is finding him a partner from the crocked Michael Owen, and players who are in and out the team at club level - the likes of Peter Crouch, Darren Bent, Jermain Defoe, Alan Smith and the talented but untested Theo Walcott.
GABRIEL AGBONLAHOR
The Aston Villa man gets the nod based on his performances in the Premier League this season. Has pace, the ability to hit the back of the net and most importantly the confidence that comes from playing week in, week out.
Who would be in your 2010 England XI?
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4 comments:
Good choice. But I think players like Lampard,joe cole,gerrard will respond to Capello i am sure. What England need(ed) is a serious coach, with Capello in place these players will shine. What concerns me is not the natural first choice players but how lightweight the replacements are. IE lennon,downing,defoe.
You're right the strength in depth is not there when you compare are squad with the likes of Italy and Spain and it is difficult to see that depth emerging until we get more English players getting their chance in the Premier League.
I can't argue with your selected XI & its not the first time I have seen someone suggest Gabriel Agbonlahor as Wayne Rooney's partner.
However, I have always rated Gareth Barry as a very versatile & able young player. Only time will tell if Owen Hargreaves can recreate the level he achieved for Bayern Munich. So far, from what I've seen and heard, he doesn't appear to be as consistent.
As I wrote on Buzzin Football Blog I do feel Fabio Capello will shake it up and drop some of the top players.
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