England team to play Russia

[ClaphamFox]

I'd start Rooney over Henderson everyday of the week

Agreed. How anybody could choose Henderson over Rooney is truly mind boggling.

[Jimothy]

Trying to move on from the squad announcement earlier today, a chance to share your thoughts on the best team to start for England.

 

Here's mine with a few thoughts as to why and how, hope this thread is permitted.

 

Hart,

 

Rose, Cahill, Smalling, Walker

 

Dier, Wilshere,Rooney, Alli

 

Kane & Vardy

 

Dier to sit deep (3rd centre-back), Rose & Walker to provide width, Alli to play ahead of Wilshere (holding midfield) and Rooney (free to roam and get forward), Kane & Vardy BOTH play through the middle,

 

Subs :- Forster, Clyne, Bertrand, Stones, Lallana, Sterling, Sturridge

 

Maybe Woy will have a go too 

Just pointing out, you don't need to name subs, the rest of the squad make up the bench, and you're free to bring any of the squad on.