England Squad

[gladgarethhasgone]

hi

i see that the England Squad has been announced today and that a certain Steele is not in it even though we have had a good start to the season. i think its more frustration than anything for me as Butland is in there yet Birmingham have been poor so far.

before anyones starts with the its only 3 games and he is long term etc im just saying on recent form surely Steele is worth a look?

[neverbefore]

I've already made my arguments about this. England players arent selected based on form, fact. Reputation and media are all that matters.

[gladgarethhasgone]

(30-08-2012 12:46 PM)Prowler Wrote:  I'm more concerned at the lack of CM's and CB's, again.

4 CB's, 4 CM's 5 full backs and 5 wingers I think the count was, sure'y it should be the other way around?

yeah it seems a strange one that? why would the squad need more wide players than central ones?

[Prowler]

I deleted my post to rephrase it but realised that it would take too long, basically, too many wide players, not enough central and in all honesty, some of the players included need to hang up their international boots.

[gladgarethhasgone]

i think a fresh start was need after the euro's don't get me wrong i never thought we would win it and its not an off the cuff statement but we always seem to hang on to 'experienced' players for so long and make such a big deal when they are left out of the squad, why?

its a case of not good enough anymore or your not on form sorry mate.

[boroinbishop]

anyone fancy being a star and posting the squad?

[richmfc]

(30-08-2012 12:42 PM)gladgarethhasgone Wrote:  hi

i see that the England Squad has been announced today and that a certain Steele is not in it even though we have had a good start to the season. i think its more frustration than anything for me as Butland is in there yet Birmingham have been poor so far.

before anyones starts with the its only 3 games and he is long term etc im just saying on recent form surely Steele is worth a look?

Butland is far better than steele at the moment regardless of where brum are

[Prowler]

England squad:

Goalkeepers: Jack Butland (Birmingham City), Joe Hart (Manchester City), John Ruddy (Norwich City).

Defenders: Leighton Baines (Everton), Ryan Bertrand (Chelsea), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Phil Jagielka (Everton), Glen Johnson (Liverpool), Joleon Lescott (Manchester City), John Terry (Chelsea), Kyle Walker (Tottenham Hotspur).

Midfielders: Michael Carrick (Manchester United), Tom Cleverley (Manchester United), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Adam Johnson (Sunderland), Frank Lampard(Chelsea), James Milner (Manchester City), Theo Walcott (Arsenal).

Forwards: Andy Carroll (Liverpool), Jermain Defoe (Tottenham Hotspur), Daniel Sturridge (Chelsea), Danny Welbeck (Manchester United).

[BoroLAD]

(30-08-2012 02:20 PM)richmfc Wrote:  

(30-08-2012 12:42 PM)gladgarethhasgone Wrote:  hi

i see that the England Squad has been announced today and that a certain Steele is not in it even though we have had a good start to the season. i think its more frustration than anything for me as Butland is in there yet Birmingham have been poor so far.

before anyones starts with the its only 3 games and he is long term etc im just saying on recent form surely Steele is worth a look?

Butland is far better than steele at the moment regardless of where brum are

What are you basing this on? Reading a few media articles? Because he's hardly played at a decent level and he wasn't great in the Olympics and so far in the Champ he has made a few mistakes, a couple leading to goals. I'm not saying I definitely think Steele is better but Butland is only slightly better than him at best. I've been very impressed with how Steele has commanded his ares so far this season.

[boroinbishop]

cheers prowler, bit concerned by the lack of wingers in the squad