Manwell Pablo Posted 21 February 2007 Posted 21 February 2007 England coach Steve McClaren concedes David Beckham's current form has given him a problem.Beckham has not played for his country since relinquishing the captaincy after the World Cup finals, but remains available for selection. After a couple of impressive performances for Real Madrid in recent weeks, there has been a clamour for him to be recalled for England's Euro 2008 qualifiers with Israel and Andorra next month. McClaren is happy to see the midfielder back to form and is keeping an open mind about including Beckham in his next squad. "It gives me a problem, but it's one of the problems you welcome, players putting pressure on and performing well in their clubs," McClaren told Sky Sports News. "It's a problem I'd rather have than not have, so it will be interesting." The England boss also praised the manner in which Beckham has responded from being told he would not play for Real again to having a major impact in the 3-2 UEFA Champions League win over Bayern Munich on Tuesday. "That's all you get from David Beckham, a reaction from every adversity he has gone through in his career," added McClaren. "He has always bounced back, has always been professional and got on with the job. "It's pleasing to see. A month ago he would never play for Real Madrid again and there he is starring in the game against Bayern Munich and being man of the match." http://msnsport.skysports.com/list.aspx?hl...+form+a+problem Looks like more of a soloution than a problem to me. How he doesn't even make the squad is beyond me. Steve McClaren is not fit to manage this country, end of.
Leonisco Posted 21 February 2007 Posted 21 February 2007 David Beckham should NEVER have been dropped from the squad. Period. He's world class, how smiler can drop him yet still include shite like Jenas and Richardson is beyond me. He only did it cos the fans and media were moaning about his performances, yet Lampard and Gerrard were no better at the World Cup and he didn't drop them. McClaren should swallow his pride and re-instate him. I don't think he should be in the starting eleven, we need Lennon on the right, but he should definitely be in the squad.
lildave3 Posted 21 February 2007 Posted 21 February 2007 A few good crosses and the world's struck with Beckham mania again
Manwell Pablo Posted 21 February 2007 Author Posted 21 February 2007 A few good crosses and the world's struck with Beckham mania again Totally incorrect mate, you can check back on what I had to say about it at the time if you wish. Theres plenty of evidence on here, I've always said he should at least be in the squad. Look at the goals we scored in the world cup, Paraguay Beckham free kick leading to a own goal, Trindad and Tobago, Beckham assisted both goals, Uruguay beckham free kick. It's not just the fact that he's playing well again, look at the some of the shite in the England squad.
lildave3 Posted 21 February 2007 Posted 21 February 2007 Totally incorrect mate, you can check back on what I had to say about it at the time if you wish. Theres plenty of evidence on here, I've always said he should at least be in the squad. Look at the goals we scored in the world cup, Paraguay Beckham free kick leading to a own goal, Trindad and Tobago, Beckham assisted both goals, Uruguay beckham free kick. It's not just the fact that he's playing well again, look at the some of the shite in the England squad. I don't dislike Beckham and i like seeing him do well. But imo Lennon and SWP are both better right wingers. He is better than Jenas and other players like that, i agree with you there. I think he should be in the squad, but not play. And another thing, i don't see the point in having a 20-odd man squad for one game, totally pointless.
Flynny Posted 21 February 2007 Posted 21 February 2007 I agree to an extent. I'd have him back in the squad, but I don't think McLaren has done anything wrong - yet. To drop him was a statement of intent, and was praised as bold at the time. If he can admit he was wrong and recall him, he'll show a willingness to be pursuaded and admit he was wrong. Of course McLaren has done plenty wrong, on the field, anyway, but nothing wrong to do with Beckham - yet.
Manwell Pablo Posted 21 February 2007 Author Posted 21 February 2007 I don't dislike Beckham and i like seeing him do well. But imo Lennon and SWP are both better right wingers. He is better than Jenas and other players like that, i agree with you there. I think he should be in the squad, but not play. And another thing, i don't see the point in having a 20-odd man squad for one game, totally pointless. Lennon maybe, SWP I can't agree with. I could almost understand the "Beckhams not playing for Madrid " arguement if SWP could get in Chelseas team on a regular basis but he can't and I don't blame Mourinho for not picking him as I don't think he's good enough to play for Chelsea. That arguement also holds no water now anyway as Beckham has put in a few sparkling performances for Madrid recently and I shouldn't think even Cappello will drop him. When he got sent off at the weekend the Bernbeau stood and appaulded him off the pitch. Which is quite something seeing as they aren't the most forgiving of fans, they were drawing 0-0 with Betis at the time which would suggest they weren't in the best of moods, and they're used to seeing the worlds finest footballers at that club, the don't applaud any old medicore performance. Oh and he'd just be sent off for a stupid tackle.
Simi Posted 21 February 2007 Posted 21 February 2007 I think that Lennon and SWP are the way forward. Whatever McLaren does will be criticised. If he brings Beckham back then good luck to Becks and I hope he does well. If he doesn't come back then fine. He wasnt great at the World Cup and maybe past his time at national level. If he was to come back and do poor then it would be a shame and put a downer on the end of his career.
Joe. Posted 21 February 2007 Posted 21 February 2007 I agreed at the time with Beckham being dropped from the first team but it was harsh him bein dropped from the squad altogether. he went from national team captain to nothing within a short space of time. I still see a place for him in the England team and I think it could benefit us. Like this possibly when everyone is fit: Robinson Neville Ferdinand Terry A.Cole Lennon Beckham Gerrard J.Cole Rooney Owen I think Beckham could play a role in the centre of midfield. He is not a great right winger who beats people for fun like Lennon. What he does have is the great passing and crossing ability. Lampard doesn't come up with the goods for England and I'd rather drop him than Gerrard. Beckham's passing ability in the centre of midfield should be considered in my opinion.
JoeyB Posted 21 February 2007 Posted 21 February 2007 I agreed at the time with Beckham being dropped from the first team but it was harsh him bein dropped from the squad altogether. he went from national team captain to nothing within a short space of time. I still see a place for him in the England team and I think it could benefit us. Like this possibly when everyone is fit: Robinson Neville Ferdinand Terry A.Cole Lennon Beckham Gerrard J.Cole Rooney Owen I think Beckham could play a role in the centre of midfield. He is not a great right winger who beats people for fun like Lennon. What he does have is the great passing and crossing ability. Lampard doesn't come up with the goods for England and I'd rather drop him than Gerrard. Beckham's passing ability in the centre of midfield should be considered in my opinion. would have Beckham on the bench tbh and keep Hargreaves in cm
Joe. Posted 21 February 2007 Posted 21 February 2007 would have Beckham on the bench tbh and keep Hargreaves in cm So badly overrated it's unbelieveable.
Head Honcho Posted 21 February 2007 Posted 21 February 2007 The team should be based around Beckham. His name first and work from there.
JoeyB Posted 21 February 2007 Posted 21 February 2007 So badly overrated it's unbelieveable. unbelievable Well if he was that over rated he wouldn't be in Bayern Munichs starting 11 when fit and Sir Alex wouldn't be after him for England we need someone who will sit in front of the back 4 stopping everything that goes there way and Beckham cant do that, he may be able to pass it but Hargreaves is better for that job tbh. Also if we had Hargreaves it would allow Gerrard to be more creative and score more goals for England.
lildave3 Posted 21 February 2007 Posted 21 February 2007 The thing i don't like about Hargeaves is that he is clumsy and gives away alot of fouls.
JoeyB Posted 21 February 2007 Posted 21 February 2007 The thing i don't like about Hargeaves is that he is clumsy and gives away alot of fouls. i agree but he's still the best DM we have
Geo V Posted 21 February 2007 Posted 21 February 2007 http://msnsport.skysports.com/list.aspx?hl...+form+a+problem Looks like more of a soloution than a problem to me. How he doesn't even make the squad is beyond me. Steve McClaren is not fit to manage this country, end of. I agree. McClaren was a terrible choice. As for this crap about Beckhams form being a problem, its a joke. Becks has played 3 games since his so called comeback. He scored a goal during game one, played OK but got sent off in game two and played very well against Bayern yesterday. His form is good but thats not why I say its a joke. The joke is that Becks wasnt dropped from the squad after the world cup because of form but because Mac wanted to stamp his authority on the squad. His form was never questioned. Had England done OK and topped the group I bet Becks would not get a mention, even if he had scored 5 hat-tricks on the bounce. This reaction is because we are struggling and need him to bail us out for the 20th time.
lildave3 Posted 21 February 2007 Posted 21 February 2007 i agree but he's still the best DM we have Unlike many on here, i'm a Carrick fan.
lookwhaticando Posted 21 February 2007 Posted 21 February 2007 I was willing to give Smiler a chance... he blew it big style. Some of the wank he served up is just not worth the time of day. Phil bastard Neville for christ sakes! OK, the squad is a little thin from injuries... but surely you could have put Barry at LB? What's the point of friendlies if you're going to use them to retry old failed selections when you could try new and exciting ones? The BS he came up with about not playing players in different positions didn't wash - Gerrard is a CM and belongs at CM, yet he played at RM. Somewhere along the line he's changed his story... it only took him about three games, too. Smiler OUT! Under his management, we'll go nowhere. Backwards if anything. The FA bottled out of the logical choice at the time - MON. It's going to cost them.
escape2victory Posted 21 February 2007 Posted 21 February 2007 Totally incorrect mate, you can check back on what I had to say about it at the time if you wish. Theres plenty of evidence on here, I've always said he should at least be in the squad. Look at the goals we scored in the world cup, Paraguay Beckham free kick leading to a own goal, Trindad and Tobago, Beckham assisted both goals, Uruguay beckham free kick. It's not just the fact that he's playing well again, look at the some of the shite in the England squad. Year Becks should be in the squad but not in the first 11 when everyone is fit, in my opinion. He is a fading light and has been since Euro 2004. I know he assisted a few at the World Cup but his overall contribution when the ball was in play was terrible, although you could also accuse Lampard and Gerrard of being just as bad. If Aaron Lennon started all the games at the World Cup who's to say he wouldnt have contributed more than Beckham. Lennon is the future and I can understand McClaren picking him ahead of Beckham, but Becks is still one of the best 22 English players so should still make the squad and how the likes of Richardson, Jenas and SWP are picked ahead of him is criminal !
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