The England squad just announced to play San Marino and Montenegro contains 5 Spurs players, Dawson, Walker, Parker, Lennon and Defoe.
But what interests me is that all the outfield players are from the top 7 clubs in the PL. Is the current national management setup too elitist that it no longer looks at any other clubs than the top sides in the Premier League and Arsenal?
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posted on 14/3/13
I can only think that he will be playing some of these players against San Marino which we should win easily anyway, just so that these "out of form" players are still included in the England set-up. Hopefully they will regain their form but I do think other more worthy players have been overlooked.
posted on 14/3/13
It shouldn't really matter who plays against San Marino to be honest!
posted on 14/3/13
There'sOnlyOneReds (
Walker played every game of an unbeaten 12 match run, you don`t get continually picked if you are as bad as you are making him out to be. With all due respect I think I would sooner judge AVB, a european trophy winner and the England manager over your judgement.
posted on 14/3/13
I can see some of the club managers having a word in Roys ear about resting their players for this one though.
posted on 14/3/13
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posted on 14/3/13
Fair point Sandy. Perhaps too judgmental to call him poor this season but I don't think he has been as good as last season.
posted on 14/3/13
Being the best player in your position doesn't mean you have played well, Sandy.
posted on 14/3/13
Also team performance doesn't necessarily mean an individual performance has been good.
posted on 14/3/13
TOOR
Don't understand the Walker bashing. A loss of some form doesn't make you a bad player. He was excellent last season. Also he looks as if he is trying to recapture that even though he has off games.
posted on 14/3/13
I've never said he's a bad player. Last season he did very well. He has been poor this season. It's apparent he's England's future right back but he shouldnt be picked on this form he should be made to work for it.