Haydos Posted 5 June 2011 Posted 5 June 2011 Downing, for me, is a better option than Walcott. To be honest, I think Walcott has been nothing short of shit for England, bar that night in Zagreb. Can't cross for shit, and it's debatable whether or not he's actually even a bigger goal threat than Downing. Watching Theo yesterday reminded me of when SWP used to play for us, there was no penetration and next to no decent crosses into the box. Downing would've supplied that, his left foot is sweet as a nut, and he's also a lot more capable of forming a link between midfield and attack. Walcott has pace to burn, but never applies it in the right manner. His biggest asset is never fully used. I've never been a huge Stuart Downing fan, but he brings more to the table than the likes of Milner and Walcott. That said, I think Adam Johnson left wing, and Ashley Young on the right would be a very, very tidy set up. I like Ashley Young cutting in from the left so I'd find it hard to change that. When Lennon is fit he's obviously No. 1 on the right. I'm not a massive fan of Walcott either but Downing frustrates me so much.
Narborough_fox Posted 5 June 2011 Posted 5 June 2011 It's been embarrassing watching those ten excuses for "talent" on ITV. I thought Jack Wilshere had a good game though.
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