Radical Idea for England's World Cup Team?!?
Posted by: Shayman on 02 May 2006
OK so Rooney looks like he's out of this one in any real terms. We were discussing the possibilities at work today and came up with the following idea which we think may just work.....
How about playing Joe Cole and Michael Owen up front as left and right sided strikers respectively. Put Stuart Downing in the left flank inplace of Cole with 3 of Gerrard, Lampard, Beckham and Wright-Phillips making up the centre and right midfield.
Cole has looked so confident and full of ideas infront of goal most of this season and Downing's left side crosses have been increasingly accurate over the last few months to provide from the left wing.
Crouch would be taken along as third forward and potential supersub rather than a 90 minute man, which I don't believe would cause anyone concern at international level.
We also have a few friendly games coming up to test out the new formation. Anyone else believe this could work?
Jonathan
How about playing Joe Cole and Michael Owen up front as left and right sided strikers respectively. Put Stuart Downing in the left flank inplace of Cole with 3 of Gerrard, Lampard, Beckham and Wright-Phillips making up the centre and right midfield.
Cole has looked so confident and full of ideas infront of goal most of this season and Downing's left side crosses have been increasingly accurate over the last few months to provide from the left wing.
Crouch would be taken along as third forward and potential supersub rather than a 90 minute man, which I don't believe would cause anyone concern at international level.
We also have a few friendly games coming up to test out the new formation. Anyone else believe this could work?
Jonathan
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quote:Originally posted by Shayman:
Leader of The Peoples' Front of Judea - "Why do you always go on about women Stan?"
Stan - "Because I want to be one!"
Shayman,
LOL. You are right I did say I would never post on another football thread. I have deleted my post but I reserve the right to return with an 'I told you so' when england....er sorry the england football team get no further than the second round.
All the best to you and the team,
Erik