So it's been confirmed by Hodgson and the FA that Carrick ruled himself out of selection for the Euros, if he was only going to be sat on the bench.
People will have differing opinions on Carrick for this, regarding his attitude towards international football etc. I'm not going to bring that up but wanted to focus on something Roy said...
"I'd have to be convinced he was better than the four [central midfielders] I've selected, and that he'd be happy to come out of retirement."
Now on this season's form, how is he not convinced that Carrick is better than Gerrard, Milner and maybe even Parker (who is nowhere near as technically competent as Carrick)?
Gerrard has hardly played due to injuries and when he has played his form hasn't been at the levels we've come to expect. I'm not saying he shouldn't be in the squad but Carrick has played much more football this season and to a consistent high standard.
Milner hasn't featured that much for City towards the end of the season and the FA have said Parker might not even make it to the tournament! So why is Carrick not considered to be pushing for a starting place?! Especially if we are to play 5 in midfield with 3 central players.
There's probably been enough moaning about him not being included, just thought I'd give my opinion on the matter.
Hodgson confirms Carrick ruled himself out
posted on 17/5/12
my you're quick with old news. you'll be telling us dalglish has been sacked next.
posted on 17/5/12
my you're quick with old news. you'll be telling us dalglish has been sacked next.
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dont be a ole, he's already said he didnt see the other article
posted on 17/5/12
it was only a joke, i'm sure he understood.
posted on 17/5/12
comment by Lucas The Destroyer (U11770)
posted 53 minutes ago
Carragher got called a and all sorts when he ''retired'' so is Carrick one aswell?
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I cound only imagine people being happy when Carragher announced his international retirement.
I will be doing back flips round my living room when Stevie and Frank announce theirs.
posted on 17/5/12
it was only a joke, i'm sure he understood.
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you never know mate with some people on here
posted on 17/5/12
hmm. he hasn't posted since. if he's done something stupid should i feel guilty?
posted on 17/5/12
hmm. he hasn't posted since. if he's done something stupid should i feel guilty?
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he's probably searching for the other article
posted on 17/5/12
comment by The Wonderfully Sweet Little Pea (U6951)
posted 38 minutes ago
I'm afraid you can't try and apply logic to anything Hodgson said. His press conference was riddled with inconsistencies and muddled thinking. You only need to look at his rationale for not taking Rio (only a few England games since 2010), and then at the same time taking Gerrard (34 mins for England in 19 months and an injury ravaged season) as a guaranteed starter by making him capt on top.
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Great comment.
posted on 17/5/12
Don't worry I've just managed to stitch myself up after changing my mind at the last minute
posted on 17/5/12
Carragher got called a and all sorts when he ''retired'' so is Carrick one aswell?
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I was calling him a looooooong before then.