Just a little squad update, England Coach Fabio Capello has named England's 23 man squad. Nothing really surprising save for Theo Walcott being sent home, despite him making the squad last time, and at a much younger less productive age. I was actually a little surprised they didn't bring him in for his youth, speed and enthusiasm to make runs forward. However I am quite aware that he has yet to hone in his skills to the level of his team mates.
Carrick has come out of national team retirement, to the dismay of some, to the comfort of others. He is after all a very English type player, safe, makes the easiest (thus most smart) pass instead of trying to look like a fancy pants and go through three or four players alone. It is a team sport after all, and England plays best when they are moving the ball around in a lateral manner, much like how Manchester United play on a regular basis.
Having the speed of Lennon on the right side, along with the creativity of Gerrard, Rooney and perhaps a starting 11 spot for Joe Cole, may bring some of that experience back, yet this time I believe composure and confidence has been instilled on them by the Fabulous Capello.
I'll be updating the blog again soon, some great videos and some photos of my Sunday with the Montreal Impact Ultra's in Section 114 at the Saputo Stadium, it was a blast. Until then, let me leave you with the final 23 ENGLAND Squad for the FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Stay posted for some real crazy videos!!
Goalkeepers: Joe Hart (Manchester City), David James (Portsmouth), Robert Green (West Ham).
Defenders: Jamie Carragher (Liverpool), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Glen Johnson (Liverpool), Ledley King (Tottenham), John Terry (Chelsea), Matthew Upson (West Ham), Stephen Warnock (Aston Villa).
Midfielders: Gareth Barry (Manchester City), Michael Carrick (Manchester United), Joe Cole (Chelsea), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Aaron Lennon (Tottenham), James Milner (Aston Villa), Shaun Wright-Phillips (Manchester City).
Forwards: Peter Crouch (Tottenham), Jermain Defoe (Tottenham), Emile Heskey (Aston Villa), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United).
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