davieG Posted 28 August 2005 Posted 28 August 2005 Full squad: Robinson (Tottenham), Green (Norwich), Kirkland (Liverpool); Young (Charlton), Warnock (Liverpool), P Neville (Everton), A Cole (Arsenal), Carragher (Liverpool), Ferdinand (Man Utd), Terry (Chelsea), Upson (Birmingham), Beckham (Real Madrid), Gerrard (Liverpool), Lampard (Chelsea), J Cole (Chelsea), Hargreaves (Bayern Munich), Wright-Phillips (Chelsea), Jenas (Newcastle), Carrick (Tottenham), Richardson (Man Utd); Owen* (Real Madrid), Rooney (Man Utd), Defoe (Tottenham), A Johnson (Crystal Palace), Bent (Charlton) David James has paid the price for his poor display in England's 4-1 defeat in Denmark as he was axed by Sven-Goran Eriksson for England's forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Wales and Northern Ireland. The Manchester City custodian let in all four goals in England's defeat in Copenhagen and has now been replaced by West Brom's Chris Kirkland. Eriksson insists it is not the end of the line for James, but admitted his display in the Three Lions' recent defeat had prompted him to look elsewhere. "I have spoken to David James today and explained to him that, on this occasion, I think it's best not to select him," stated the England chief. "He has always been extremely professional for me and I have assured him that the door is not closed, and that I will be monitoring his form at Manchester City very closely. "Chris Kirkland is a brilliant prospect who has suffered badly with injuries, but he is now started playing regularly again, so I feel the time is right to have a good look at him." Also dropped is Chelsea's Glen Johnson, but there is a surprise first call-up for Liverpool starlet Stephen Warnock. Charlton's Luke Young replaces Johnson in the squad and could deputize for the injured Gary Neville, although brother Phil and Liverpool's Jamie Carragher are other options Eriksson will consider at right-back. "Right-back is an issue," the Swede continued. "I know Jamie Carragher and Phil Neville don't play for their clubs but they can do the job. Luke Young is also doing very well at the moment." Charlton's Darren Bent keeps his place in the 22-man squad following his explosive start to the Premiership campaign while Crystal Palace's Andy Johnson is also brought back into the international fold after missing out against Denmark through injury. Michael Owen is selected despite being suspended for the Wales game, but there is no place for Alan Smith who opted to sit out the Denmark game in favour of improving his fitness with Manchester United's reserves. Despite the snub, Eriksson claims Smith is still under consideration, adding: "Alan Smith is always in my thoughts. "I know (Sir Alex) Ferguson is trying to make him a holding midfielder and that won't happen overnight. "I hope for him and England he will be successful. You have to consider him a centre-forward but also a midfielder." Liverpool's Steven Gerrard and Chelsea captain John Terry are both included in the squad despite carrying injuries.
Simon Posted 28 August 2005 Posted 28 August 2005 I am still absolutely flumoxed as to why Heskey is STILL not in Erikson's plans, what more does the guy have to do?
Gené and Tonic Posted 28 August 2005 Posted 28 August 2005 Well, the strikers included have all been very good lately. Although Heskey for Johnson would have been the logical choice.
Hitesh Posted 28 August 2005 Posted 28 August 2005 It will be tough for Heskey to get back into the side, but if he continues the good form he is in, then i reckon he might get a recall. Im pleased that James is dropped but why Ericsson is saying that he stll has a chance is beyond me! The guy is past it and shouldnt ever play for England again! Give the young keepers a chance, especially if they will be 2nd/3rd choice! It gives them experience in the training camps etc. Lets just hope there is a better performance in these two games!
rossporterlc Posted 29 August 2005 Posted 29 August 2005 get stuart pierce in, lineker said it first he even threw in a leicester joke on MOTD, legend!
Libertine Posted 29 August 2005 Posted 29 August 2005 get stuart pierce in, lineker said it first he even threw in a leicester joke on MOTD, legend! Exactly my thoughts, I even thought of it before Sir Lineker
Hitesh Posted 29 August 2005 Posted 29 August 2005 get stuart pierce in, lineker said it firsthe even threw in a leicester joke on MOTD, legend! they are quality! anything to do with leicester he tries to get it in! Top man is lineker!
toonboy Posted 31 August 2005 Posted 31 August 2005 Why call Owen up if he is banned? It's the squad for the N.Ireland match aswell, which he can play in.
foxes_fan Posted 1 September 2005 Posted 1 September 2005 It's the squad for the N.Ireland match aswell, which he can play in. Oh right, for some reason i thought he was banned for both games.
stulcfc Posted 3 September 2005 Posted 3 September 2005 i put £10 on beckmah to score first at 12/1 worth ago after all he takes all the freekicks and penos so come on beckham win me some money
cisono Posted 4 September 2005 Posted 4 September 2005 i put £10 on beckmah to score first at 12/1 worth ago after all he takes all the freekicks and penos so come on beckham win me some money Hmm didn't work did it...
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